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Directive on the Re-use of Public Sector Information

The EU Directive on the Reuse of Public Sector Information (PSI) came into effect in the UK in July 2005. It requires FoI authorities and other 'public bodies' to license re-use of their information. This Socitm Consulting briefing explains the issues and actions required.

Topic Information management
Type Briefings
Producer Socitm Consulting
Format PDF
Region All
Date 27 July 2005
File size 49142 bytes
Download available to All


Description


Contents include:

  • Background to the legislation
  • What's required
  • Barriers to progress
  • Licensing your information
  • The Information Fair Trading Scheme (IFTS)
  • The Registry Trust Limited (RTL)
  • Exemptions
  • Organisational considerations
  • Actions required
  • Online resources
  • Getting help


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The Directive on the Re-use of Public Sector Information
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