GLEIF launches network to foster open data practices
06 March 2025 Switzerland
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The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) has collaborated with Open Ownership, a non-profit organisation dedicated to beneficial ownership transparency, to launch the Global Open Data Integration Network (GODIN).
The new network aims to foster open data practices and collaboration among organisations that publish open data or set open data standards.
GODIN will look to enhance global data interoperability and accessibility by aligning open data to recognised global frameworks like the Global Legal Entity Identifier System and the Beneficial Ownership Data Standard.
According to GLEIF, by embedding LEIs into open data sources, this initiative is designed to create a transparent, efficient, and interconnected ecosystem that enhances data utility across the public and private sectors.
Open Ownership ensures that governments, businesses, and organisations can access accurate data on corporate ownership and control.
Firms that join GODIN will gain access to a network of like-minded organisations, fostering shared expertise, resources, and best practices.
Members will benefit from improved data interoperability through LEI integration, enhanced accessibility and usability of their open data, and opportunities to co-develop innovative tools and solutions, adds GLEIF.
Stephen Abbott Pugh, head of technology at Open Ownership, comments: “Simply publishing open data or endorsing open data principles is not enough to overcome the complexity and fragmentation of the global data ecosystem.
“By joining forces through GODIN, GLEIF and Open Ownership are advancing the mission of practical and impactful open data usage, driving transparency, risk assessment, and informed decision-making.”
Alexandre Kech, CEO of GLEIF, adds: “The launch of this initiative marks a significant step toward making open data more connected, accessible, and impactful.
“By utilising the LEI as a globally standardised open data connector, we are creating a more transparent and interoperable data ecosystem that benefits businesses and governments everywhere, and supports the growth of the global, digital economy.”
The new network aims to foster open data practices and collaboration among organisations that publish open data or set open data standards.
GODIN will look to enhance global data interoperability and accessibility by aligning open data to recognised global frameworks like the Global Legal Entity Identifier System and the Beneficial Ownership Data Standard.
According to GLEIF, by embedding LEIs into open data sources, this initiative is designed to create a transparent, efficient, and interconnected ecosystem that enhances data utility across the public and private sectors.
Open Ownership ensures that governments, businesses, and organisations can access accurate data on corporate ownership and control.
Firms that join GODIN will gain access to a network of like-minded organisations, fostering shared expertise, resources, and best practices.
Members will benefit from improved data interoperability through LEI integration, enhanced accessibility and usability of their open data, and opportunities to co-develop innovative tools and solutions, adds GLEIF.
Stephen Abbott Pugh, head of technology at Open Ownership, comments: “Simply publishing open data or endorsing open data principles is not enough to overcome the complexity and fragmentation of the global data ecosystem.
“By joining forces through GODIN, GLEIF and Open Ownership are advancing the mission of practical and impactful open data usage, driving transparency, risk assessment, and informed decision-making.”
Alexandre Kech, CEO of GLEIF, adds: “The launch of this initiative marks a significant step toward making open data more connected, accessible, and impactful.
“By utilising the LEI as a globally standardised open data connector, we are creating a more transparent and interoperable data ecosystem that benefits businesses and governments everywhere, and supports the growth of the global, digital economy.”
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