[euopendata] Policy decision from Finland

Thu Mar 3 18:35:06 UTC 2011

Hi,
> That looks great and very precise. It mentions that data should
> generally be available free of charge. Are there any plans on changing
> the financing model of agencies that sell data today? Are any agencies
> like that in Finland (e.g. that are financed by selling geodata)?
>
> Regards,
>
> Peter

Yes we do have agencies that sell data. The exact financing models and 
the way how the financing models will be gradually changed are still 
under (long) discussion. I interpret today's decision so that there is 
political will to make the change.... still the change has to be made.

-Jogi