Brits demand openness from government in tackling coronavirus – Open Knowledge Foundation blog
peter.suber's bookmarks 2020-05-19
Summary:
"A new opinion poll has revealed that people across the UK want openness from the government as it tackles the coronavirus pandemic.
The Survation poll for the Open Knowledge Foundation found that in response to COVID-19, people want data to be openly available for checking, they are more likely to listen to expert advice from scientists and researchers, and they oppose restricting the public’s right to information.
The poll found:
- 97% believe it is important that COVID-19 data is openly available for people to check
- 67% believe all COVID-19 related research and data should be made open for anyone to use freely
- 64% are now more likely to listen expert advice from qualified scientists and researchers
- Only 29% believe restricting the public’s right to information is a necessary emergency measure
- 63% believe a government data strategy would have helped in the fight against COVID-19...."