Data Management & Governance
Open Data Policy
Transparency & National Innovation
Open Data Policy
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University is committed to fostering transparency and providing universal, seamless access to datasets classified as "Public". This Open Data Policy establishes a structured framework for publishing high-quality, reusable institutional data to empower researchers, fuel digital entrepreneurship, enhance civic engagement, and maximize socioeconomic value in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
Core Open Data Principles
9 Statutory Benchmarks
1. Open by Default
Institutional data is presumed open and accessible to the public, unless restricted by statutory exemptions, privacy regulations, or national security considerations.
2. Machine-Readable & Reusable
Datasets are published in standardized open formats (CSV, JSON, XML, XLS) facilitating automated parsing, analysis, and processing without proprietary constraints.
3. Timeliness & Periodic Updates
Datasets are updated systematically according to published release calendars, ensuring users access the most accurate and up-to-date information.
4. Comprehensiveness & Metadata
Data catalogs include maximum granular detail accompanied by standardized metadata, calculation methodologies, and field descriptions compliant with privacy laws.
5. Universal & Equal Access
Data is universally available without discrimination, requiring neither user registration, prior identity verification, nor justifications of intended use.
6. Free of Charge
All published open datasets are made available to citizens, researchers, and enterprises free of any licensing fees or administrative costs.
7. Open Data Licensing
Published datasets operate under the approved Saudi National Open Data License; downloading or utilizing data implies full adherence to statutory licensing terms.
8. Transparency & Civic Engagement
Empowering community participation, improving public university services, and reinforcing accountability through evidence-based insights.
9. Inclusive Innovation & Economy
Stimulating scientific research and empowering developers and startups to build innovative digital solutions driving national economic diversification.
Complete Open Data Policy Document
Download the official endorsed procedural handbook outlining the governance of University Open Data.