ANALYSIS: If data is the new oil, who owns the well? Canadians’ expectations in the age of open data - National | Globalnews.ca

"By all accounts, open data is being embraced and adopted by governments and businesses around the world.

Governments want to use data to increase accountability and improve services. Businesses want to use data to grow their business and create profits. Governments also have a responsibility to protect the privacy and personal information of their citizens. Can all of these goals co-exist?"