Datenportal
A Datenportal, or data portal, is a web platform that aggregates metadata and provides access to datasets published by public institutions, research bodies, or other organizations. Its purpose is to facilitate discovery, access, reuse, and integration of data. Data portals typically offer search and browse capabilities, with filters for topics, geographic scope, time period, data formats, and licensing.
They maintain a catalog of datasets accompanied by metadata describing origin, quality, update frequency, licensing, and
Interoperability is a key focus for data portals. Many adopt metadata standards and protocols to enable cross-portal
The public value of data portals lies in transparency, evidence-based policy making, research, and innovation. They
Examples include national, regional, and thematic portals operated by governments, agencies, and international bodies, including European