To access the US data.gov public datasets, you need a CKAN API key.
Should I consider this sensitive information, e.g. can anyone having my API key 'misuse' it so that it causes me harm, directly or indirectly?
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Sign up to join this communityTo access the US data.gov public datasets, you need a CKAN API key.
Should I consider this sensitive information, e.g. can anyone having my API key 'misuse' it so that it causes me harm, directly or indirectly?
There are some API limits tied to a specific API key. If a third-party used your key, their calls would effect how many calls you can make.