Public data shape our communities, guide critical decisions, and hold governments accountable. But for data to truly serve the public, it must be accessible, ethical, transparent, high-quality, and sustainable. That’s why APDU developed the Guiding Principles for Public Data – to provide a clear framework for how public data should be collected, managed, shared, and used across the United States.
During this webinar, we’ll:
- Share the story behind why APDU created the principles
- Review each principle and why it matters
- Explore how these principles can guide your work and strengthen the public’s trust in data
Our principles reflect a simple idea: data about us are part of us. They should be treated with care, respect, and responsibility, always in service of the public good. They also serve as shared values for everyone who works with public data –whether you’re a data provider, user, advocate, or researcher – to ensure we all uphold the highest standards.