Talk:OpenGov/timely

What is reasonable depends on the nature of the data set. As an example, when the data is a record of ongoing events, is relevant to current policy debate, or is otherwise time sensitive, a delay of more than one month is not acceptable. On the other hand, geographic data collected for purposes independent of any current policy debate, for example, may releasing data periodically in bulk.

Newly updated complete data sets should be provided in a timely manner as well. Time-sensitive data sets should be updated at the same frequency with which the data changes.

When individual records change, notices of the changes should also be made timely available.

Despite the forgoing, if data is not released in a timely manner because of technical constraints, that is not a reason to continue delaying release. Better late than never!