Transparency in Public Power: case study of open data from de Superior Court of Justice and Departament of Education of the Federal District.
transparency, transparency portal, open data.
The approach to the theme of transparency in public authorities used in this study is outlined from the perspective of open data, with the objective of investigating the transparency of open data from the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) and the Federal District Education Department (SEEDF), examining whether there are clear guidelines, internal standards and organizational structures dedicated to the topic. This includes regulating the application of relevant legal and infra-legal standards, as well as analyzing guidelines and good data practices on the Web. Furthermore, it seeks to evaluate elements that enable the effective use of open data on institutions' portals. The problem considered is characterized by the possibility that the principles and standards that regulate open data are not being adequately applied by the bodies, or, furthermore, by the possibility that improvement actions are still necessary with regard to transparency, to ensure that users of public information have their right to access fully met. The methodology occurred in three stages. In the first stage, a case study of open data from the STJ and SEEDF was carried out. At this stage, standards, good practices for data on the Web and open data available on the portals of both institutions were surveyed. In the second stage, the analysis included checking the availability of data, evaluating the feasibility of exchanging data between systems, as well as importing and exporting this information, accessibility, frequency of updating open data on the STJ portal and the GDF – Theme “Education” in accordance with the aspects outlined by Federal Law no. 12.527/2011 (Access to Information Law), in special, and good data practices on the Web. In the third stage, the Adherence Coefficient was calculated for the two institutions regarding compliance with the requirements set out especially in art. 8th, §§ 2nd and 3rd, II and III, of Federal Law no. 12.527, of 2011, and good data practices on the Web. In view of obtaining the results of data the evaluation of STJ and SEEDF data, evidence was found of the need to develop a strategy to implement the provision of data, following specific standards, in addition to ensuring the continuity of this process. Furthermore, it is essential to establish a clear interface for the open data platform, providing accessibility, information, tools. At the end, the work presents a conclusive technical report indicating the standards and best practices for data on the Web, their applicability, and positive impacts for society, aiming to improve the management of open data from both organizations.