Adding value to PSI
Source: GEOconnexion International Magazine and Landmark Nederland BV
Adding value to geospatial data: Landmark’s Geoff Offen focuses on adding value to government sector environmental data
Cambridge: 6 July 2009
The July/August edition of GEOconnexion International Magazine Volume 8 - Issue 7 inlcudes an article titled: Adding value to geospatial data: Landmark’s Geoff Offen focuses on adding value to government sector environmental data. The two page article written by Geoff Offen, Managing Director, Landmark Nederland BV. reflects on what can be achieved in the name of more open access to public sector information, and how this could benefit the economy and consumers.
The article states:
“Co-incidentally, after three years of operation the PSI re-use Directive has now been reviewed and The Commission is highlighting greater action to remove barriers such as discrimination between potential users, high charges for public sector information, and complex licensing policies. The Commission is also seeking to maximise the economic potential of PSI with a fair and level playing field, raw data at marginal cost, few restrictions, a more open access regime, and a more flexible and efficient redress system. We look forward to seeing how this challenge will be met in the coming years.”