M.O.O.C. Unito

Data standardisation is central to facilitating the processing and analysis of data. 

Unfortunately, standardised data is not yet an obligation in all Member States and for all documents. 

The legislation in Romania and Italy does not lay down a legal obligation to standardise. In Italy, there is a general obligation to guarantee the quality of information and some operational suggestions to make the data easy to consult (e.g. the presentation in table format is suggested). At the same time, Romanian legislation recommends publishing in a standard format.

In Slovenia, the obligation to publish in the best available open data format is envisaged except when this requires a “disproportionate effort beyond a standard procedure” and in Estonia “only when it is possible and appropriate.”