[euopendata] Study says charge for public data...

Fri Jan 14 14:40:15 UTC 2011

I think this is probably a mis-reading.  The PDC announcement simply
reflects 'present state', i.e. that not all UK government data can be
currently published free of charge, due to the current funding models of the
organisations concerned.  I don't think it changes the government's desire
to progressively move more data to the OGL.  Rather, it creates an entity
that is intended to faciliate this process over time, particularly for key
datasets.  I certainly sense no desire to introduce charges where none have
existed before.  

Tim Manning

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[mailto:euopendata-bounces at lists.okfn.org] On Behalf Of Julian Tait
Sent: 14 January 2011 12:12
To: Ton Zijlstra
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Subject: Re: [euopendata] Study says charge for public data...

With the announcement yesterday I am fearful that we are seeing a gradual
drift from the concept that data should be made available openly and without
charge. 

The latest Cabinet Office press release regarding the Public Data
Corporation (PDC) alludes to the concept of charging structures for public
data.

"By bringing valuable Government data together, governed by a consistent set
of principles around data collection, maintenance, production and charging,
the Government can share best practice, drive efficiencies and create
innovative public services for citizens and businesses"

http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/news/public-data-corporation-free-public-dat
a-and-drive-innovation

If charging is being developed, it is going to make the job of convincing UK
public bodies to release data freely more difficult as I guess they would
want to hang around until the format of the PDC is decided.

Julian Tait
Open Data Cities and DataGM
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