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

Information Asset Register

The Council's Information Asset Register is part of the Publication Scheme. Unless otherwise stated all documents held within our Publication Scheme are available for re-use subject to our standard implied licence terms and conditions

Making an application

Submit the request in writing – or email customer.services@havant.gov.uk
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.

In some cases you will be requested to submit a licence for re-use and we will inform you of the licence conditions and whether there is a charge for the licence. It may be possible for you to use the free Click-Use Licence by accessing www.opsi.gov.uk/advice/psi-regulations/advice-and-guidance/copyright-and-licensing-arrangements.htm

Appeals and complaints

Please click here to access our appeals and complaint procedure.

Havant Borough Council, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX