The IPC is proud to celebrate Open Data Week 2026 from 7–13 March.
Open Data Week is an annual global event that highlights the power and potential of open data, encouraging its use and adoption across government, industry and the broader community. The week serves as a reminder of how accessible information can strengthen innovation, transparency and public participation.
Open data refers to digital information that an organisation makes freely available for anyone to access, use, share or build upon. Both government and non‑government organisations can adopt open data practices to promote greater openness, collaboration and accountability. When information is shared openly, it supports evidence‑based decision making across public, private and community sectors. Whether it is used for city planning, healthcare improvements or environmental monitoring, open data helps drive smarter, more informed decisions that benefit society.
The IPC is proud to take part in Open Data Week because of the significant value that open data brings to the community. Responsible information sharing enriches everyday life, enhances service delivery and enables more effective decision making. By improving access to data, individuals, businesses and organisations can uncover new insights, develop innovative solutions and address complex challenges in more efficient and creative ways.
As a key pillar of Open Government, open data ensures the public can access government‑held information in clear, meaningful and user‑friendly formats. Increasing the availability of government datasets strengthens transparency, enhances accountability and helps build public trust. It also supports policymakers by providing reliable evidence to inform programs and initiatives, while empowering researchers, entrepreneurs and community groups to create new tools, services and solutions using high‑quality data.
Together, these benefits highlight why open data is essential to fostering collaboration, supporting innovation and driving continuous improvement across government and society.
To learn more about open data this Open Data Week, read the IPC's Open Data Information Access Guideline[GA1] .
Further, you can search open data sets from the NSW State Government by visiting data.nsw.
