This tool kit, developed by a national workgroup of civic data stakeholders, aims to support data sharing and integration done well.

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Resources and leads for investigating algorithms in society

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We designed Tactical Data Engagement to help cities go beyond a policy and portal, and facilitate opportunities for the community use of open data to improve residents’ lives.

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The purpose of this guide is to standardise accessibility features and ensure accessibility compliance across Code for Africa’s projects. Please feel free to copy and adapt it for your organisation.

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When to Use Them, How to Choose & Tips for Maximum Results

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Practical information and inspirational ideas to help social impact organizations use data science to solve the world's biggest problems.

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This repository contains curated list of different urban & regional planning data & technology resources. Those interested in the built environment are invited to review and contribute to this repository.

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A guide to digital accessibility created by US Digital Services

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Best ways to communicate your data.

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Mozilla Foundation's annual naughty and nice list of consumer tech's privacy policies

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Based in marginalized neighborhoods in Charlotte, North Carolina, Detroit, Michigan, and Los Angeles, California, we look at digital data collection and our human rights, work with local communities, community organizations, and social support networks, and show how different data systems impact re-entry, fair housing, public assistance, and community development.

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A toolkit of social movement resources by and for global changemakers

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An exhaustive reference to problems seen in real-world data along with suggestions on how to resolve them.

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OnlineSOS empowers people facing online harassment

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Guides, case studies and resources for government & civil society on the "what, why & how" of open data.

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We’re the Web Foundation’s Open Data Labs. We empower people through data.

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EGAP is a cross-disciplinary network of researchers and practitioners that is united by a focus on experimental research and is dedicated to generating and disseminating rigorous evidence on topics of governance, politics, and institutions.

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The purpose of this guide is to help PB implementers understand how they can use mass text messaging to effectively engage underrepresented communities in participatory budgeting (PB).

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When you open government, what do you get in return? If you are asking this question, this guide is for you.

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We are Digital Defense Fund, and we do digital security for the abortion access movement.

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Comprehensive collection of open verification tools and methods

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The South Australian open data toolkit, contains resources to help agencies release open data. The resources can be tailored to suit your requirements.

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Here we discuss two pillars of a Citizens’ Assembly website: its design and editorial principles; and the information that should be included.

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Defend Our Movements is a web based clearinghouse of the most up-to-date and useful information about protecting your devices and data—whether on the Internet, through cell phone communications, or in your home or office.

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The Data Ethics Canvas is designed to help identify potential ethical issues associated with a data project or activity. It promotes understanding and debate around the foundation, intention and potential impact of any piece of work, and helps identify the steps needed to act ethically.

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If you have a Excel, CSV, or OpenDocument file including a column of postcodes, upload it here, and MapIt will automatically match the postcodes and add columns for the administrative areas (councils, constituencies, CCGs, etc.) you request, sending you the results by email.

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Open standards for data are reusable agreements that make it easier for people and organisations to publish, access, share and use better quality data. This guidebook helps people and organisations create, develop and adopt open standards for data.

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handbook.opendata.swiss provides support for individuals and organizations wishing to publish open government data.

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