Information Fair Trader Scheme
The Office of Public Sector Information, part of The National Archives, runs the Information Fair Trader Scheme (IFTS), which sets and assesses standards for public sector bodies. It requires them to encourage the re-use of information and reach a standard of fairness and transparency.
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Read more about the term public task, view the public task principles and find out how to draw up a statement of public task in our guidance document.
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Accredited organisations must meet high standards in opening up their information. Find out about IFTS accreditation.
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Discover useful information and updates for those re-using or licensing public sector information.
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Find out how, by establishing a business case, government departments and agencies can charge for the re-use of their data.
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Find the answers to frequently asked questions about the Information Fair Trader Scheme.
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Read more about the self-assessment scheme which measures how effectively public sector organisations manage the re-use of their information.
