Open Data


Open Data

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Open data is information that is accessible to everyone without technical, financial, or legal restrictions, allowing for its free use, re-use, and publication in accordance with the specified legal license.

The National Open Data Portal serves as a platform for sharing this data with the public, offering a diverse range of data in user-friendly formats to promote transparency and encourage digital engagement. Additionally, individuals can request data in different formats by submitting an Open Data Request.

Relevant Policies
& Legislations

Principles of Open Data

  • The Origin of Data Availability: Ensures that the Center's public data is made available to all by disclosing it, enabling access to it, or using it, unless its nature requires non- disclosure or protection of its privacy or confidentiality.
  • Open Format and Machine Readability: Data is made available and provided in a machine-readable format (CSV, XLS, JSON, XML).
  • Data Freshness: The most recent version of the dataset has been published.
  • Comprehensiveness: Open datasets should be comprehensive, include as much detail as possible, and reflect recorded data in a way that does not contradict the Personal Data Protection Policy.
  • Non-discrimination: Datasets should be available to everyone without discrimination and without having to register on the platform.
  • Free of charge: Open data should be freely available to all.
  • License for Open Data in the Kingdom: Open data must be subject to a license that defines the legal basis for using open data and terms and obligations.
  • Developing a governance model while involving everyone: open data enables access and participation for all, enhances transparency and accountability of public agencies, and supports decision-making and service delivery.
  • Inclusive development and innovation: the reuse of open data must be promoted. It is also necessary to integrate the various entities to prepare the next generation of innovators in open data and involve individuals and institutions.

Relevant Legislations

  • National Data Governance Policies issued by (SDAEA): (main principles and general rules for open data, main principles and general rules for freedom of information).
  • Electronic Transactions System.

Request open data

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Data Sharing

The Data Sharing Service facilitates access to data to promote transparency and strengthen collaboration among government entities, private sector organizations, and individuals. The following Data Sharing Request Form captures the applicant’s information, the type of data requested, and the intended purpose of use, helping streamline data access in line with the Data Sharing Policy issued by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA).

(Maximum 1000 character)

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Freedom of Information

Freedom of Information is important because it allows individuals to request or obtain information classified as public and available from public entities. This promotes transparency and strengthens the values of integrity within society. Public information—meaning non-protected information—produced by the National Center for Privatization, regardless of its source, form, or nature, is included. This may encompass paper records, emails, information stored on computers, or any other form of recorded information. The right to access or obtain public information related to the work of entities is governed by a set of rules and procedures, in accordance with the Freedom of Information Policy issued by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA). Below is the Freedom of Information Request Form.

(Maximum 1000 character)

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Tel: +966 11 835 2354
info@ncp.gov.sa

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