Open Data

Publican lineamientos para crear la nueva Plataforma Nacional de Datos Abiertos del gobierno federal | Periódico Zócalo | Noticias de Saltillo, Torreón, Piedras Negras, Monclova, Acuña

Publican lineamientos para crear la nueva Plataforma Nacional de Datos Abiertos del gobierno federal | Periódico Zócalo | Noticias de Saltillo, Torreón, Piedras Negras, Monclova, Acuña

Mexico’s Federal Government has replaced previous transparency policies with new guidelines for Open Data, establishing the Digital Transformation Agency as the central authority. This shift centralizes data management, creating a coordinated structure across federal entities to ensure consistent standards. It marks a decisive move away from decentralized transparency initiatives toward a unified, agency-led approach that streamlines accountability and operational efficiency in public data handling. The core innovation is the new National Open Data Platform, designed to integrate federal databases into a single interactive portal. By mandating specialized coordination areas within each institution, the framework ensures that data is not only collected but actively managed for public use. This structural change aims to transform raw government information into accessible resources, fostering a direct digital link between state institutions and citizens seeking transparency. This development is highly relevant to open data as it redefines the technical and administrative standards for public information in Mexico. By standardizing formats and centralizing access, the government aims to maximize data utility and reusability for researchers, developers, and civil society. Ultimately, these consolidation efforts seek to enhance democratic engagement by making government data more reliable, interoperable, and easier to harness for societal benefit.

Source: zocalo.com.mx
Published on 2025-09-13

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