> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/user-centric-data-publishing-alpha/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/user-centric-data-publishing-alpha/section-1.-building-the-foundation-for-open-data.md).

# Section 1. Building the foundation for open data

This section helps you to understand: 

* what open data is,
* why some data might can't be made openly available,
* how to assess if your organisation is ready to publish open data, and
* how to assess if your organisation's data practices are ethical

Use the tiles below to navigate to each sub-section.

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