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Data Standards

Using a federated model for API discovery in government

API data for a GOV.UK page

The CDDO Data Standards Authority are working on the discovery of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) within and between different government departments and agencies. APIs are a great way to share data as and when it’s needed using agreed open formats, rather than copying and duplicating data in different places. 

Comparing ethnicity data for different countries

The Race Disparity Unit at the Cabinet Office Equalities Hub have analysed different approaches taken by national governments to understanding how they compare on issues such as ethnic diversity and cultural identity.

Help us increase the importance of data in GDS service assessments

Close-up shot of ring-binder diary

Image by SaadiaAMYii from Pixabay The Data Standards Authority is supporting a joined-up, trusted and responsive digital government through better use of data, and processes involving data. An important part...