A spectrum of data permissions

Closed / Limited data

You can recognise closed data by the following characteristics:

  1. Closed data is is only available to a few individuals
  2. Closed data is often closed to minimise harmful impacts
  3. Closed data permissions for reuse are likely to be very restrictive

Examples of closed data:

  • sensitive legal documents
  • employment contracts
  • personal health records
  • smallholder finances
  • pesticide application permits
Graph showing closed/limited data spectrum