Open Government, Taiwan

About Open Government, Taiwan

Taiwan's Open Government Data Platform is a government-run portal for browsing and downloading public datasets from national and local government agencies. It provides search functionality by dataset name, description, keywords, file format, provider agency, and service category, and offers datasets in formats such as CSV, ODS, ZIP, and XLSX. The platform also lists datasets scheduled for removal and maintains a historical data archive.

The site covers datasets from a wide range of government bodies, including municipal environmental agencies, health insurance administration, correctional facilities, and local social affairs departments, among others. Listed examples include real-time garbage truck locations from New Taipei City, family physician program clinics from the National Health Insurance Administration, monthly accounting reports from a correctional facility, and a registry of infant care centers in Hsinchu City.

The platform is aimed at the public, developers, and researchers seeking access to government-held data across categories such as transportation, healthcare, employment, housing, and public safety. It includes sections for educational resources, application showcases, a data story gallery, and information on licensing terms for the datasets it hosts.

Key features

• Search and browse government open datasets by category, agency, keyword, or file format
• Advanced search with dataset ID, providing agency, and sub-agency filters
• Daily updated dataset feed with downloadable changes
• Datasets available in multiple formats such as CSV, ODS, ZIP, and XLSX
• Thematic dataset zones covering topics like transportation and air quality
• Multilingual interface including English

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