The I14Y interoperability platform is Switzerland’s national data catalog. It supports the efficient exchange of data between authorities, companies and citizens. The overview of data collections and electronic interfaces from the federal government, cantons and municipalities is constantly being expanded. Their metadata is made available centrally.
The main goals of the I14Y platform are to promote the efficient exchange of data within public administrations and between authorities, companies, and citizens. It also aims to create an inventory of data sets for public authorities and government-related companies.
To achieve these goals, the I14Y platform follows certain methods. It documents the availability and accessibility of data, whether they are freely available or restricted. It also provides information on whether the data conform to a standard or not. The platform identifies the responsible parties for the data, how often they are updated, and how their quality is assessed.
The I14Y platform focuses on providing metadata rather than the actual data. It helps users understand the context of a data set by providing information about it. The actual data remains with the responsible agencies.
In summary, the goals of the I14Y platform are to facilitate data exchange, promote data reuse, and provide a central directory of data and services.
The methods involve documenting data availability, responsibility, and quality through metadata.
Introductory video
How does the once-only principle and the I14Y interoperability platform work? How are the two related? The 3-minute video “With the I14Y into Switzerland’s digital future” explains it in an easy-to-understand way.
The platform has its own chatbot “I14Y” which is also the co-author of the text of this article.
Web:
https://www.i14y.admin.ch/de/home
Source: Federal Statistical Office, April 18, 2023
https://www.bfs.admin.ch/
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