GSDI 6 Conference - From global to localGSDI 6 Conference - From global to localWorkshop on Legal and Policy issuesWorkshop on Legal and Policy issues
16 September 200216 September 2002
Re-use and exploitation of Re-use and exploitation of public sector informationpublic sector information
Daniele RizziDaniele RizziDirectorate-General Information Society - Unit D1Directorate-General Information Society - Unit D1
European CommissionEuropean Commission
• Economic importance of public sector information
• The barriers• The consultation process• The proposal
Agenda
PSI is prime content resourcemore and more cross-border services/mobile
Barriers at European level limit exploitation
Competitive disadvantages vis-à-vis the USPSI important basis for US digital industriesClear and comprehensive policy on exploitation
Some countries move ahead, others do not
PIRA study (Sept. 2000) confirms the importance
What is at stake?What is at stake?
The barriersThe barriers
• Lack of clear rules and policies (may lead to long replying times)
• Mindset public sector bodies (‘just buy the book’)• Unfair competition (cross-subsidies,
monopolistic behaviour)• Lack of transparency• High charges (example hedging)
Difficulties to make European Union-wide products
Green Paper published Green Paper published 20 January 199920 January 1999
Events throughout EuropeEvents throughout Europe
Discussions with various Discussions with various institutionsinstitutions
185 written replies185 written replies
Information industries Information industries strongly advocate a strongly advocate a Directive on exploitationDirective on exploitation
The Communication eEurope 2002 : towards The Communication eEurope 2002 : towards a EU framework for the exploitation of psia EU framework for the exploitation of psi
• Communication published on 23 October 2001
• Coherent strategy for the cross-border exploitation of public sector information
– measures should be seen together
• Commission indicates basic orientation on issues like: fair trading, pricing, transparency
• Directive announced
Can we find a European way?
The online consultationThe online consultation• Opened on 21 January• 78 replies, good quality• Replies split between Industry, Public sector bodies and ‘neutral’ observers• Replies generally positive• Issues raised: financing of public service and position cultural and
educational establishments
The Proposal for a DirectiveThe Proposal for a DirectiveKey words:• Facilitate cross-border use• Transparency of conditions• Avoid abuse of market power• Non-discrimination• Clear procedures
Proposal adopted on 5 June 2002(COM(2002) 207 final)
What does the proposal NOT doWhat does the proposal NOT do
The proposal does not:• Change the existing access regimes• Change the level of data-protection• Take away the possibility to have commercial activities• Take away the possibility to charge and give licences
Public sector body (1.1 +2.1 + 2.2)
Documents thatare generallyaccessible (1.1and 2.4)
Yes Yes
No
Outside the scope of the directive
Outside the scope of the directive
No
If re-use is allowed (art. 3)- Format 4- Charges 6- Non-discrimination 7- Transparency 8- Fair trading 10
Yes
No
Outside the scope of the directive
Exceptions:Data-protectionThird Party IPRBroadcastersCultural/educationalresearch bodies 1.2 b-f
Public task1.2 a
No
Yes
Outside the scope of the directive (but:get the information under the same conditions as others)
Scope of the proposed directive PSI
ConclusionConclusion• Create the conditions for a healthy cross-border content market • Public sector information is an important component of this market• Barriers prevent the full impact of public sector information on
economic activity and employment• Proposed measures will create a minimum of legal security and will
stimulate investment
Further informationFurther information
http://www.cordis.lu/econtent/psihttp://www.cordis.lu/econtent/psi
[email protected]@[email protected]@cec.eu.int