Open Data Policy
The Open Data Policy is a leading practice that reflects the department’s commitment to enhancing governance foundations through engaging with employees and customers. The aim is to provide them with the data and information they need transparently and clearly, enabling them to monitor and interact with the services and activities carried out by the department.
The department’s reference in this framework is built upon the provisions of the Guiding Manual for Open Data Specifications for Government Entities in the United Arab Emirates. It includes the obligation to attribute the source of the data to the Ajman Port and Customs Department when using the available data, along with specifying the file name and update or publication date.
Definition of Open Data
Open Data refers to information that any individual can use freely without technical, financial, or legal restrictions. It can be reused, repurposed, and published, taking into consideration the rights attribution to its owners and making the data available for sharing.
Objectives
This policy aims to ensure:
Coverage of available data for the department’s activities and services.
Visitor access to data without any obstacles.
Provision of datasets for several years.
Availability of data in editable and quotable file formats.
The ability for website visitors to express opinions on the published data.
Knowledge of the file type, size, and download time before initiating the download.
Alerting the website user if the file requires special software for playback, if possible.
Updates and Development
This policy is subject to updates and development in accordance with directives issued by relevant authorities in the country and based on feedback and interactive contributions received from users.
As part of our commitment to enhancing transparency and providing access to open data, we welcome your suggestions for the data sets you would like to see published on our website. Through this initiative, we aim to empower businesses, researchers, and the community by providing more comprehensive information that supports innovation and improves the quality of services.
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