Overview
Once data is collected, it can be released in various ways, from closed networks within an organization to platform-dependent sharing between peer organizations, publishing with closed licenses, and publishing with fully open licenses. It’s often tempting to think that making data available to the widest possible audience is the best way to maximize that data’s impact. Still, without careful consideration, there can be a myriad of unintended consequences.
This guide introduces the benefits, limitations, and recommendations for internal and external data sharing, including open data.
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