First, to ensure that there are no inequalities in
the data market we will enhance access to data.
We are unflinching in our belief that data that
can be published should be published. As well
as continuing to produce statutory publication
schemes under the Freedom of Information Act,
all departments have now published their first ever
Open Data Strategies which include commitments
to publish more data. People’s rights to access data
have been strengthened in legislation, vehicles for
redress will also be enhanced and standards for
higher data usability introduced.