Copyright - reusing public sector information
The Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005 came
into force on July 1, 2005.
The Regulations are
designed to allow re-use of public sector information for
commercial purposes. They provide a statutory framework
through which you can apply for a licence to re-use public sector
information. Re-use means that the information is used for a
purpose other than that for which it was originally produced.
The Regulations do not require the Council to permit re-use of
its documents. However, where it does permit a re-use to one
party it must consider requests from others in a fair and
transparent manner.
The Regulations impose the following main obligations upon a
public sector body:
- to publish a list of its documents which are available for
re-use. This list is referred to as an Information Asset
Register.
- to provide a clear statement of the arrangements for re-use of
its information
- to clearly explain any applicable charges for re-use and any
licence terms and conditions
- to process applications for re-use in a timely, open and
transparent manner and through fair, consistent and
non-discriminatory processes
- to establish a quick and easily accessible compaints
system.
The Council's Policy and an application form on the
Commercial Re-Use of
Information is available to view on request, call 01622
602006.
You can also find further guidance
about the Regulations on the website of the Office of Public Sector
Information (OPSI).