[ARCHIVED CONTENT] Transparency and Data

data on a computer screen; Crown copyright

Bringing together Government bodies and data into one organisation

A new website allows you to find out what crime or anti-social behaviour has happened near you.

Francis Maude has announced a review of the impact of transparency on privacy

The Government has published detailed spending data allowing the public to see how money is spent

The PM, Deputy PM and Gus O'Donnell at the business plans launch; PA copyright

The PM and Deputy PM have launched business plans that set out in detail the work of Government for the next four years

Transparency

Openness and transparency has the potential to transform government. It can strengthen people's trust in government and encourage greater public participation in decision-making.

Transparency is also a key part of this Government's efficiency and reform agenda. Freeing up public data and putting it in people's hands can help them have more of a say in the reform of public services.