[ddj] EU moves closer to open data

Thu Apr 11 09:20:35 UTC 2013

Better late than never I say, now for the hard part - getting the
legislation passed:
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-316_en.htm?locale=en

https://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/public-sector-information-raw-data-new-services-and-products

The European Commission welcomes endorsement by the EU Council's 'Coreper'
committee (EU Committee of Member States' Permanent Representatives) of the
Commission's effort to open-up public sector data for re-use across Europe
(see IP/11/1524).

Once fully implemented into national law, the revision of the 2003 Public
Sector Information Directive would make all generally accessible (that is,
non-personal) public sector information available for re-use. Developers,
programmers, businesses and citizens will be able to get and re-use public
sector data at zero or very low cost in most cases. They will also have
access to more exciting and inspirational content, for example including
materials in national museums, libraries and archives.

Ahmed
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