The document discusses how open data can help improve the relationship between citizens and their representatives. It provides examples of international open data projects like Sunlight Foundation and mySociety that increase government transparency. Similar open data initiatives have started in France like NosDeputes.fr and Regards Citoyens. For open data to be successful, projects should use open source technologies, make data openly available under open licenses, and focus on data rather than its specific uses. Open data can benefit both citizens and public bodies by fostering better understanding between them.