Table 2

Comparative summary of feedback interaction processes across five European open data portals

Step no.Step descriptionEstoniaLuxembourgPolandSwedenSpain
1Define the Feedback MessageSpecific questions or dataset concernsCase-by-case; format, access, updatesDataset comments, new data requestsData requests, API issuesDataset comments, new initiatives
2Sending the MessageEmail, forum, ratingEmail, forums, favourite/reuse markingSurveys, feedback forms, emailInteractive dashboard, comment threadsFeedback/request forms
3Broadcast to other usersNot applicableForum onlyNot applicablePublic community forumPublic comments, social media
4Read the MessageAdmins assess issuesTechnical team collaborates with data producersTeam and officers assess feedbackTeam and community members read and engageAdmins and responsible bodies review
5Publish the MessageNot usually publishedManaged internally, not publishedNot publicImmediately published in threadsVisible on dataset pages
6Classify the MessageBy theme (e.g. errors)Not formally classifiedNo specific methodsEleven predefined topicsCategorized (e.g. incidents, data requests, use cases)
7Action on the PortalFocus on portal usabilityMostly accessibility, scalability improvementsSteps to improve data qualitySome feedback leads to portal improvementsIncident handling, platform improvements
8Statistics CountUser star ratings updatedFavourite/reuse counts updatedNot applicableTracks posts and participants by topicLikes updated and shown
9Publish Use CaseSometimes use cases are generatedNot indicatedBenchmarking with other portalsNot explicitly publishedSuccessful use cases shown publicly
10Action on the DatasetDataset corrections based on feedbackMostly format and update issuesData quality improvementsDataset actions arise from discussionDataset requests relayed to providers
11Report to the UserPrivate reports, ratings are publicNot systematically reportedNo mention of responseTransparent, real-time discussionsPublic responses or private follow-ups depending on type
Source(s): Authors’ own work

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