Open Data is a key enabler of transparency and public engagement. NeLC is committed to publishing selected datasets in accordance with best practices and national standards, enabling researchers and stakeholders to benefit from them in analysis, solution development, and innovation in the e-learning sector. These datasets are published under clear controls that ensure privacy protection and full compliance with the Kingdom’s approved data governance policies.

Objective The "Open Data" service aims to make the greatest possible amount of open datasets, along with their metadata, available through NeLC’s website and the National Open Data Portal, without discrimination. This enables beneficiaries to access data at any time without the need for identity verification or submitting a prior access request.

Scope This service applies to all public data and general information issued by NeLC, regardless of its source, format, or nature, provided it is classified as public data that can be published for public access.

Key Principles of Open Data

• Open by default: Public data should be available to everyone unless its nature or classification requires non-disclosure.
• Open and machine-readable format: Data is provided in open, machine-readable formats that allow smooth automated processing.
• Data timeliness: The latest version of open datasets is published regularly and periodically to ensure accuracy.
• Comprehensiveness: Providing comprehensive datasets that include as much detail as possible to meet beneficiary needs.
• Non-discrimination: Making datasets available to everyone without discrimination and without requiring registration or identity verification.
• Free of charge: All open datasets are made available completely free of charge.
• National Open Data Licensing: Open data is governed by the national open data license, which defines the legal basis for reuse.
• Governance development and engagement: Enabling access and community participation to strengthen transparency and enhance data governance.
• Inclusive development and innovation: Supporting integration to empower innovators and researchers in digital learning to build data-driven solutions.

A brief description on how to access NeLC’s published datasets through the Saudi National Open Data Portal: Saudi National Open Data Portal