Case Study 2 PSI Policy & Implementation leadership UK Office of Public Sector Information Chris Corbin ePSIplus Analyst Beckov, Slovakia, 11 th February 2009 funded by eContentPlus

Case Study 2: Why OPSI? European Commission recommendation 9 December 2008, Oxford, UK Key role of Member States Ensure correct implementation and application of PSI Directive Make PSI re-use a national policy Deployment measures that facilitate re-use –Establishment of bodies responsible for PSI (UK OPSI) –Stimulate demand –Fair licences –Charging (marginal costs) –Formats –Conflict resolution mechanisms/Watchdog of PSCH –Cooperation with private sector UK approach to PSI re-use to be exported to the rest of EU MS

The Office of Public Sector Information At the heart of information policy, setting standards, delivering access and encouraging the re-use of public sector information OPSI is: a regulator a licensor of Crown and Parliamentary copyright material the policy lead on the re-use of public sector information across the UK as Her Majesty’s Stationery Office (HMSO), responsible for publishing and overseeing contractual arrangements for legislation and other official publishing UK wide Case Study 2: What is OPSI? Slide source: OPSI 11 November 2008 London

The National Archives Is at the heart of information policy, setting standards and supporting innovation in information and records management across the UK, providing advice on opening up and encouraging the re-use of public sector information. Through our efforts in promoting best practice in information management, we look to ensure the survival of today's information for the future. The National Archives is also the UK government's official archive, containing 900 years of history with records ranging from parchment and paper scrolls through to digital files and archived websites. The National Archives makes open records available to all, either onsite or online, continuously developing new tools to make history tangible for everyone. Case Study 2: What is TNA? Source:

Case Study 2: Report to?

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Case Study 2: Single Complaint point PSI Re-user Regulators acting as if they were one

Case Study 2: Click-use-licence Source:

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Case Study 2: Exclusive Arrangements declared?

Case Study 2: Annual Reports? 36 Pages 65 Pages Two reports cover period 1 July 05 to 1 July 08

Case Study 2: OPSI Activity level UK PSI time line period 1 July 05 to 1 July 08 OPSI has attended every ePSIplus Thematic meeting (Sponsored one) and attended the ePSIplus conference. Strong expression of wishing to share and learn. Very visible. Range of personnel involved which demonstrates the learning but also the development of the person. OPSI has attended every Commission PSI Group meeting. Shows commitment

PSI FrameworkOPSIProvides Central PSI portalCan be referred to minimal resources Yes Standard LicenceNo negotiatingYes Online click use standard licenceMinimal human interventionYes No chargeNo transaction costsYes Annual progress reports publishedAwarenessYes Charges pre-publishedNo negotiating Consistency Not applicable Asset ListsConsistent with good data management Yes Exclusive arrangements declared and/or phased out. (by December 2008) No negotiatingYes Separate accounts between Public Task and Trading task Improved business management Not applicable IPR Management (preferably waive IPR)Cost effective data management Yes One public sector data regimeSimpleVia policy Manage requests just as in FOI RegimeMinimal human interventionYes OPSI and the WIN WIN framework The key to success is to KEEP IT SIMPLE! Keep in mind the demographic change in society: simplification is one of the options

PSI FrameworkCzech Rep. HungaryPolandSlovakia Central PSI portal Standard Licence Online click use standard licence No charge Annual progress reports published Charges pre-published Asset Lists Exclusive arrangements declared and/or phased out. (by December 2008) Unified complaint process IPR Management (preferably waive IPR) One public sector data regime Manage requests just as in FOI Regime Visegrad Countries and the WIN WIN framework

Visegrad Countries - PSI Policy Public Sector Information: from Cradle to the Grave! CreationOperationalArchive 1.Description of policy and why 2.Presence of in V4 Countries

Visegrad Countries – Information sharing Policy Public Sector Commercial Not commercial e.g. Citizens Intermediataries PSI Directive Inspire Directive Data Privacy Directive

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