Open data
Last Modified 23 March 2025
Open Data Policy
Scope
The provisions of this policy apply to all public data and information – ; Not confidential or protected – Produced by the bank, whatever its source, form, or nature, this includes paper records, information stored on a computer, audio or video tapes, maps, photographs, manuscripts, handwritten documents, or any form of recorded information.
What is open data
It is data available to all visitors to the Development Bank website Electronic social networking, which aims to enhance participation and raise the level of knowledge. Visitors to the website and beneficiaries of its services must also review the policy for using that data to know any updates made to it. It should also be noted that all open data available on the bank’s website is educational and non-profit.
The main principles of open data
The first principle: The origin of the data is availability. This principle ensures that the entity’s data is made available to everyone by disclosing it and enabling access to it and its use. Unless its nature requires not to disclose it or to protect its privacy or confidentiality.
Second Principle: Open Format and Machine-Readable Data is made available and provided in a machine-readable form that allows it to be processed automatically, so that it is saved in commonly used file formats (such as: CSV, XLS, JSON, or possible after collecting them - whenever possible -, and priority is given to data whose usefulness decreases over time.
Fourth Principle: Comprehensiveness The bank is committed to ensuring that open data sets are comprehensive to include the greatest possible amount of details, and to reflect the recorded data in an unparalleled manner. It conflicts with the privacy policy and the protection of personal data. The bank is also keen to include descriptive data that explains and explains the raw data, while providing explanations or equations that explain how the data is extracted or calculated.
Fifth Principle: Non-Discrimination The bank is committed to making collections available. Data is for everyone indiscriminately and without the need for registration.
Sixth Principle: Without financial compensation, the bank makes open data available to everyone for free.
Seventh Principle: Open data licensing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to open data. A license that specifies the regulatory basis for the use of open data, as well as the conditions, obligations, and restrictions imposed on the user. The use of open data indicates acceptance of the license conditions.
Principle Eight: Developing a governance model and involving everyone. Open data enables the process of access and participation for all, and enhances transparency and accountability. Entities and support the decision-making process and service provision.
Ninth Principle: Comprehensive Development and Innovation Commitment to play an active role in promoting the reuse of open data and providing the necessary supporting resources and expertise, and to work in integration between the concerned parties to enable the next generation of innovators in The field of open data and the involvement of individuals, institutions, and everyone in general in unleashing open data capabilities.
Open data users
The bank allows site users to view open data, and they have the right to use this data at their own risk. This right is guaranteed to all beneficiaries, and it is provided free of charge.
The user of open data is responsible for reusing the data on the bank’s website, and the reuse of this data should not result in any errors related to The content, source and date of the data.
The Bank’s Responsibility
The Social Development Bank is not responsible for Any damage or misuse that the parties may be exposed to as a result of using this data published on the bank’s website. The bank does not guarantee the continued availability of this data or part of it. The bank also does not bear any responsibility towards the users of this data, and any damage or loss that may occur to them due to Reuse.
Reuse Conditions
The user must not distort this data or Its source. You must not use this data for political purposes or to support illegal or criminal activity, or to make racist or discriminatory comments, or to incite or negatively influence culture, equality, incitement, or any activity that is illegal or contrary to the customs and traditions of the Kingdom. When using this data, it must be noted that its source is (the Social Development Bank website). The source of the reused information must be indicated by placing a link to the bank’s website to preserve the intellectual property of the data, its credibility, and the validity of its source.
How to indicate the source of open data
Social Development Bank (year of publication). [Publication name] is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. (CC-BY)
License
Open and published data from the Social Development Bank On the Saudi platform, open data is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license
Relevant legislation:
Open Data Policy: Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority
Data Freedom Policy: Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority
Electronic Transactions System: Communications and Information Technology Commission
Cybercrime Combating System: Communications and Information Technology Commission
Basic Cybersecurity Controls: National Cybersecurity Authority
National Data Governance Policy: Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority

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