# Monitoring Data Use

Exactly how to capture and monitor the use of data after it leaves your site depends greatly on issues discussed in the [Selection ](https://user-centric-open-data-publishin.gitbook.io/user-centric-open-data-publishing/selection)section, such as why you are publishing data, who your intended users are, and how close you are to your ecosystem.&#x20;

If your open data policy outlined a wider strategy for engaging with reusers, then such interactions, such as workshops, industry events, etc will provide an opportunity to monitor use.&#x20;

A key benefit of events that promote use, such as hackathons and data dives, is not only that it allows users to engage with your data in a supported manner, but that resultant use cases can be tracked across social media or other parts of the web.&#x20;