Overview

The UK’s coalition government has put in place new requirements on ‘public bodies’ to publish more information about their activities. The aim of this that they can be better held to account by the public and to enable businesses and non-profit organisations to build applications and websites using public data.

This briefing explains which public bodies the rules apply to and what happens if public bodies don't comply with the new guidelines.

It also breaks down the key points to note for those working for or with public bodies, and sets out guidelines on how to comply with the new rules.