Ben Worthy
THE IMPACT OF OPEN DATA IN THE UK: COMPLEX, UNPREDICTABLE, AND POLITICAL
Birkbeck, University of London
article examines democratic impact uk coalition governments transparency agenda focusing publication local government spending 500 councils england looks whether new data driven increased democratic accountability public participation information transmission evidence suggests local government spending data driven accountability however rather forging new performance regimes creating armchair auditors bringing mass use involvement publication creates element political disruption assessment use impact new spending data finds complex unpredictable political rhetoric around open data indicates danger gap aims impact invites disappointment supporters