OpenDataNI Dataset Suggestions and Referral Records

OpenDataNI records user-submitted suggestions for new datasets and their referral to public sector bodies for publication consideration. The description indicates a structured process where data-holding bodies must respond within 10 working days, providing publication timeframes or reasons for refusal based on the 'Open Data Strategy for Northern Ireland 2015-18'. This dataset was last updated on July 8, 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze trends in public demand for specific data types based on suggestion topics.
• Model public sector responsiveness by tracking referral and response timelines.
• Study reasons for data non-publication based on the criteria outlined in the Open Data Strategy.

Strengths

• Process includes a mandated 10-working-day response requirement for data-holding bodies.
• Refusal reasons are tied to a specific policy document, providing a structured framework.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

OpenDataNI

Collection Method

User submissions and administrative referrals recorded by the OpenDataNI platform.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-07 08 13:32:31.112445; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Northern Ireland