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Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005
Information is a valuable asset and the Re-use
of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005 follows an EU
directive that enables individuals and companies to re-use
information held in the public sector. To achieve this, the
regulations have been written to highlight the potential market for
information to public sectors.
The Regulations do not oblige public bodies to
make their information available for re-use unless there is a
statutory obligation to do so. All rights to information held
by the Borough Council is reserved until and unless consent is
granted to re-use that information.
They do however oblige public bodies to:
- Publish a list of the main documents which can be re-used
- Publish any standard conditions associated with re-use
- Publish any standard charges associated with re-use
- Operate a request procedure
- Process should be fair, consistent and non-discriminatory
- Operate a complaints/appeals procedure.
There are some exemptions to these regulations and these
cover:
- Documents held be libraries, archives and educational or
research establishments
- Documents exempt from disclosure under Freedom of Information
or Data Protection legislation
- Documents where the copyright or intellectual property rights
are owned or controlled by a person or organisation other than the
public sector body
- Documents help by public service broadcasters
Making an application
To apply to re-use information you can either click here and
complete the form attached or:
- Submit the request in writing – including by email
- Stating your name and address
- Specify which documents or information you wish to re-use
- State how the document or information is to be re-used
Making a decision
We will action your request as quickly as possible and expect
to provide a full response within 20 working days. If we are unable
to respond within this timeframe due to the size of the request or
the complexity we will contact you to explain the reason for
delay.
Appeals and complaints