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Modelling the Cost of Open Data

Authors:
Jolon Faichney
Bela Stantic
Yasaman Moaven
Sanjeev Hiremath
John Galvin

Keywords: open data; case study; cost modelling

Abstract:
The basic principle of Open Data is that data should be freely available to the public to use it without restrictions from copyright or other mechanisms of control. Open Data has benefits including improvements in transparency, productivity, integrity, and accountability. However, at what cost do these benefits come? Relatively little work has been done in quantifying the costs of Open Data in comparison to quantifying the benefits. In this paper we provide a case study on the Open Data initiatives within the City of Gold Coast council. We provide a detailed analysis and description of the processes and people involved in opening data sets and provide estimates for the time involved for each participant in the process. We also explore methods to reduce the time and costs involved through the use of automation. By providing cost models for the Open Data process, organisations will be better equipped to formulate and budget for Open Data strategies.

Pages: 65 to 70

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2016

Publication date: February 21, 2016

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2519-8386

ISBN: 978-1-61208-457-2

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Dates: from February 21, 2016 to February 25, 2016