Open data refers to digital information that is freely available for anyone to access, use, and redistribute. It allows individuals to explore topics of interest, use the data for research purposes, or download and utilize it, for example, in application development.
The fundamental idea behind open data is that data sets from the public sector should be freely accessible and reusable.
Open data is digitally stored information that is freely available for anyone to use, for any purpose, as long as the original source is credited.
The Avoindata.fi service creates a directory of open data available in Finland, primarily focusing on open data from the public administration.
Most of the datasets found in the service are produced by government agencies, municipalities, and other public administration organizations. However, various companies, associations, and individuals can also generate open data and share it through the Avoindata.fi service.
