OpenDataPolicy

Compliance NDMO, in its capacity as the national regulator of data, shall monitor compliance with the Open Data Policy with the support of the Regulatory Authorities. Compliance Terms 1. All public entities shall abide by the Open Data Policy and shall submit an annual report to NDMO including, but not limited to, the following: - The level of progress and achievement realized by the entity as per its defined plan; Public - The targets and KPIs set in the open data plan; - The number of open datasets identified; and - The number of open datasets published. 2. The Regulatory Authorities shall – in coordination with NDMO – develop the mechanisms, procedures, and controls required to resolve open data disputes pursuant to a specified timeframe and in accordance with the organizational hierarchy. 3. NDMO shall review the annual reports submitted by public entities with regard to their general compliance with the Open Data Policy and shall share such reports with the relevant entities. 4. NDMO shall conduct periodic or ad-hoc audits to ensure the compliance of any public entity and shall review the decisions to publish or refuse to publish data to conduct any required procedure in this respect. Response to Cases of Non-compliance When addressing cases of non-compliance, NDMO shall adopt a gradual approach to analyze the reasons for non-compliance and the severe impacts and risks resulting therefrom. Accordingly, NDMO shall respond to such cases in light of the three following levels: !! Awareness-Raising: NDMO shall focus on awareness-raising when dealing with accidental or non-intentional cases of non-compliance with minor negative impacts. !! Co-operation: NDMO shall co-operate with the public entity to prevent, deter, or address non-compliance cases with moderate negative impacts resulting from negligence or non-conformity with the provisions and rules of this Policy. Public !! Direct Intervention: NDMO shall investigate ongoing, recurring or intentional non-compliance cases or those with severe negative impacts and shall make the necessary decisions that are commensurate with the size and nature of such negative impacts. Public