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Advisory Panel on Public Sector Information
The Advisory Panel on Public Sector Information (APPSI) was established as a Non-Departmental Public Body by Douglas Alexander MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office in April 2003. In October 2006, APPSI became a Non-Departmental Public Body of the Ministry of Justice (then the Department of Constitutional Affairs).
APPSI's role
APPSI is independent of both The National Archives and the Ministry of Justice. This independence applies to our main roles:
- Advice to Ministers and to the Director of OPSI and Controller of HMSO
- as part of the review process regarding the re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations (Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 1515)
Terms of reference
APPSI's terms of reference apply to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. APPSI's role is:
- to advise Ministers on how to encourage and create opportunities in the information industry for greater re-use of public sector information
- to advise the Director of the Office of Public Sector Information and Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office about changes and opportunities in the information industry, so that the licensing of Crown copyright and public sector information is aligned with current and emerging developments
- to review and consider complaints under the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005 and advise on the impact of the complaints procedures under those regulations
Recent updates
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33rd Meeting of APPSI
Following the meeting held on 08 December 2011, the agenda, associated documents and minutes are now available.
APPSI responses to 'Making Open Data Real' and Public Data Coporation consultations
APPSI's responses to the 'Making Open Data Real: A Public Consultation' and 'A Consultation on Data Policy for a Public Data Corporation' are now available.
32nd Meeting of APPSI
Following the meeting held on 13 September 2011, the agenda, associated documents and minutes are now available.
31st Meeting of APPSI
Following the meeting held on 27 July 2011, the agenda, associated documents and minutes are now available.
30th Meeting of APPSI
28 June 2011
Following the meeting held on 3 May 2011, the agenda, associated documents and minutes are now available.
Complaints Process Review Report
28 March 2011
Phillip Webb, Expert Member of the Advisory Panel on Public Sector Information, has carried out a review of the Office of Public Sector Information's complaint-handling processes under the Public Sector Information Regulations. OPSI, part of The National Archives, welcomes this timely review and the recommendations which will improve and develop its service in the coming months.
29th Meeting of APPSI
01 March 2011
Following the meeting held on 1 March 2011, the agenda and minutes are now available.
Contact details
The APPSI Chair and members of the Panel can be contacted via the Secretariat:
Advisory Panel on Public Sector Information
Information Policy and Services Directorate
The National Archives
Kew
Richmond
Surrey TW9 4DU
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8392 5330 ext: 2252
Email: secretariat@appsi.gsi.gov.uk
