I would leave you with the observation that what we're seeing here is a transformation driven by the Web, the way in which citizens, officials, and politicians are interacting with each other and using the Web, and a whole new set of possibilities that it is opening up.
What we see around open data, transparency, or freedom of information is part of the zeitgeist that is part of a much deeper shift that we see in society, driven by this extraordinary invention, the World Wide Web, how we're using it, and how it's become an integral part of so many institutions' lives.
From an official's perspective, it's a fantastic and amazing area to be able to work in, particularly the area of open data, as we create this new art of how we disseminate information and data using the Web and all of the wonderful things people will be able to do with that.