Open Data: Smarter State and Better Services Sue Bateman Head of Policy, Transparency Team

The Transparency agenda is a key commitment in the Coalition agreement. It focuses on three aims of Open Data: 1.Improved accountability of government 2.Better public services 3.Economic Growth derived from open data businesses 2Transparent Government

1. Accountability of Government We aim to be one of the most transparent governments in the world 3 Transparent Government Publishing highest paid Civil Servant Salaries COINS database Central Government Spending all roles and their cost across the Civil Service

2. Public Service Reform By becoming a supplier and consumer of data and data services government can improve its performance 4 Transparent Government Publishing Prescription data GP ratings Crime maps

3. Economic Growth Open data can have an immense impact on the growth of the economy 5 Transparent Government Publishing Weather data Real time strategic Road Network data Real time train timetable information

Support and Governance Two letters from the Prime Minister to Cabinet outlining specific transparency commitments Public Sector Transparency Board, chaired by Francis Maude, providing independent advice and challenge to government Nine established sector board (e.g. Crime and Justice, Health, Welfare) Working level departmental practitioners’ group – share and exchange information and best practice 6 Transparent Government

International partnership is key to our work 2013 was a pivotal moment, which we hope to build on.... UK Presidency of the G8 –Transparency at the heart of the agenda –Development of Open Data Charter UK Lead Co-Chairmanship of the OGP –Annual OGP Summit held in London –UK’s 2 nd National Action Plan developed with civil society 7 Transparent Government

Where next.... Deliver the National Information Infrastructure commitments Ongoing release of datasets Implement the G8 Action Plan Implement the OGP National Action Plan Deliver the remaining commitments in the Government Response to the Shakespeare Review Ongoing development of data.gov.uk Maintain the UK’s leadership on transparency and open data and continue to work with international partners 8Transparent Government