Open data refers to data that individuals can freely access, use, and share without technical, financial, or legal restrictions—unless its nature requires the protection of privacy or confidentiality. At Musaned, we believe in promoting transparency by making such data available, given its role in fostering innovation, enabling scientific research, and supporting informed decision-making.
Accordingly, channels have been made available to allow beneficiaries to request and benefit from open data.
Open Data Policy
Data Availability
Entities are committed to making their data accessible to everyone by publishing it or enabling its access and use, except where privacy or confidentiality considerations apply.
Open and Machine-Readable Formats
Data is published in standard formats that support automated processing, such as CSV, XLS, JSON, and XML.
Regular Updates
Open datasets are updated periodically, with the latest versions made available as soon as they are released.
Data Completeness
Data is provided as comprehensively as possible, including necessary details and metadata to explain its content, without compromising personal data protection policies.
Non-Discriminatory Access
Data is made available to all without restrictions or registration requirements, and can be accessed at any time without identity verification.
Free of Charge
Open data is provided at no cost.
Data Licensing
Open data is subject to a license that defines the terms, conditions, and obligations of its use. Using the data implies acceptance of these terms.
Enhancing Governance and Participation
Open data contributes to greater transparency and accountability, while enabling broader access and participation, ultimately supporting service development and better decision-making.
Supporting Innovation and Development
Efforts are made to encourage the reuse of open data, provide an enabling environment for innovation, and empower individuals and organizations to develop solutions that maximize the value of this data.
For open data requests, please contact:care.e@musaned.gov.sa.