open-source data

Open-source data refers to information that is made freely available to the public for use, sharing, and modification. Unlike proprietary data owned by specific organizations, open-source data can be accessed and used by anyone, often to support research, innovation, or transparency. Examples include government statistics, scientific research datasets, or community-generated information. This openness encourages collaboration, accelerates discovery, and fosters trust, as the data’s source and content are accessible and verifiable by all.