In our quiet moments, we are all concerned about the level and detail of data collected about each one of us. But there are glimmers of hope. Governments have started to open up and share the data they hold and citizens are beginning to understand and care about what this means for them. Accessibility is an issue where visualisation has a key role, turning a torrent of opaque numbers into transparent understanding. There are exciting developments within the Open Data agenda that have the potential to positively impact all our lives. Jacqui Taylor, CEO and co-founder of FlyingBinary who recently joined the Cabinet Office as an Open Data domain expert, will explain how you can be part of shaping the future.