Under CopyrightThapa, Basanta E.P.Basanta E.P.ThapaFeierabend, Dieter2022-03-0821.8.20202019https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/30038610.24406/publica-fhg-300386Data-driven government, meaning the use of technologies like data analytics, Artificial Intelligence and algorithmic decision-making for policymaking and public administration, offers advantages as well as challenges for a free society. Possible benefits include more efficient and convenient delivery of public services as well as better-informed policymaking with predictive analytics, policy simulations, and real-time early warning systems. Challenges, specifically from a liberal perspective, encompass the autonomy of citizens and civil servants, the accountability of algorithmic systems and privacy.en004book