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Although the literature examines this issue through the concept of inclusion, substantial gaps remain in defining and understanding the implications of open data for equity in public administration, with research on this topic scattered across disciplines. This fragmentation hinders the possibility of evaluating public policies. To address this gap, we ask: What is the state of the art (\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">naming<\/jats:italic>\n                    ) on equity in relation to open data, particularly regarding the causes and effects of inequities (\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">blaming<\/jats:italic>\n                    ) and the strategies to address them (\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">claiming<\/jats:italic>\n                    )? Our interdisciplinary review of 69 studies finds that open data serve as a valuable tool for detecting inequities. 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