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Main Objectives of Open Data Enhancing Transparency and Accountability Enable citizens to access government data. Support community oversight and increase trust in government entities. Stimulating Innovation and Digital Transformation Enable entrepreneurs and developers to create new applications and services. Support the use of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence and data analytics. Supporting Data-Driven Decision Making Assist decision-makers and researchers in analyzing data accurately. Improve strategic planning and public policies. Improving the Quality of Government Services Analyze beneficiary needs and develop services based on data. Increase operational efficiency. Empowering Community Participation Engage the community in proposing solutions and addressing challenges. Support scientific research and academic studies. Maximizing the Economic Value of Data Create new investment opportunities. Support the digital economy and generate new jobs. Standardizing Data and Improving Its Quality Enhance data accuracy and update it continuously. Facilitate reuse by various entities.

Open Data Platform The data is displayed through the Saudi Open Data Portal, which enables users to access government datasets published by various entities in open, usable, and reusable formats. The portal allows users to download, request, and utilize data in innovative applications and research studies, supporting transparency and enhancing community participation. The Saudi Open Data Portal for the Baha Region Municipality data can be accessed via the following link: Saudi Open Data Portal

What Are Open Data Open data refers to data that can be freely used by anyone without technical, financial, or legal restrictions, and can also be reused and redistributed, subject to the terms of the legal license under which the data is published through the National Open Data Platform. Al-Baha Municipality has made open data available to all visitors through the Open Data Platform, which contains various types of data in multiple formats that facilitate processing and reuse. This contributes to enhancing transparency and encouraging electronic participation. The Municipality has also sought to share this data with beneficiaries through the National Open Data Platform. Open Data Policies

The provisions of this policy apply to all public (non-protected) data and information (open data) produced by Al-Baha Municipality.
The purpose of this policy is to establish key regulatory controls related to sharing open data with beneficiaries inside and outside the Municipality. Open data is considered a subset of public information.
This policy applies to open data shared with entities inside and outside the Municipality for the purpose of publishing the Municipality’s work and services, raising awareness and knowledge, and providing information, including the following:
Interactive reports in their various sections

In addition to publishing them on the National Open Data Platform and making data related to beneficiary services, system development, international cooperation, and human resource development available.

Annual Statistical Yearbook

The Municipality also enables beneficiaries to obtain data in various formats by accessing the Interactive Reports service, navigating to the details page of a selected report, exporting the information to Excel, or by submitting an open data request. Usage Instructions

Al-Baha Municipality must be cited as a reference when using its data in order to preserve the Municipality’s intellectual property rights.
When using the Municipality’s data, it must be preserved without modification.
This data must not be used for political or discriminatory purposes against any group, race, or religion, or to support any illegal activities.

Responsibilities of Data Users

Users of the Municipality’s data have the right to conduct studies of any kind, provided that the integrity, accuracy, and validity of the data are maintained.
Published study results must be free of errors related to the accuracy, validity, and reliability of the data.
The Municipality welcomes sharing study results with it through the Data Management Office.

Municipality Responsibilities

The Municipality disclaims responsibility for any damage or loss that may occur to users of its published data, whether entities or individuals.
Published data may be changed or deleted as a result of periodic data updates by the Municipality, and the continuity of data availability is not guaranteed.

Open Data Publishing Requirements

Approval of the Open Data and Information Officer prior to publishing.

Key Principles of Open Data

Data openness by default: Ensuring that the Municipality’s public data is made available to all through disclosure, access, or use unless its nature requires confidentiality or privacy protection.
Open format and machine readability: Data is made available in machine-readable formats (CSV, XLS, JSON, XML) or any other format required by the Municipality in coordination with the data owner.
Data timeliness: The most recent version of each dataset is published.
Comprehensiveness: Open datasets must be comprehensive and include as much detail as possible, while complying with personal data protection policies.
Non-discrimination: Open datasets must be available to everyone without discrimination and without the need for registration.
Free of charge: Open data must be made available to everyone at no cost.
Open data licensing in the Kingdom: Open data must be subject to a license that defines the legal basis, conditions, and obligations for using the data.
Governance development and inclusive participation: Open data enables access and participation for all, enhances transparency and accountability of public entities, supports decision making, and improves service delivery.
Comprehensive development and innovation: Reuse of open data should be promoted, and integration between various entities should be encouraged to develop a new generation of open data innovators and engage individuals and institutions alike.

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