http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm The National Archives' public sector information updates page en-gb Thu, 03 May 2012, 15:58:43GMT Copyright: (C) The National Archives, see http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/legal/copyright.htm for terms and conditions of reuse http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/images/global/logo.gif http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/news/ http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi website. ]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 15:49 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi Tue, 01 May 2012 09:18 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi e-Government Strategy for Ireland 2012-2015. It includes a chapter on ensuring that public service data is made available for re-use, which lists specific actions that Irish public sector bodies will be expected to take. ]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:09 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi Report. ]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:14 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi website. ]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:38 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:31 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi 11:38 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi 'A Right to Data: fulfilling the promise of open public data in the UK'. The report includes three recommendations: to enshrine the right to public data in legislation; that responsibility for open data should rest at Board level in public sector bodies; and that every public sector body should define its public task and associated data requirements. ]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:32 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi Land and Property Services, Northern Ireland, from 12-13 March. Read the principles IFTS is based on. If re-users, current or potential, of Land and Property Services information have any points they wish to flag in confidence prior to the assessment they are encouraged to contact the team at standards@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk. Anonymous feedback will be passed to Land and Property Services as part of the verification to help raise standards and improve practice. ]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:50 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi website of Transaction Data that has been made available to be re-used under the Open Government Licence (OGL) from 30 January. The website also gives information about Land Registry Price Paid Data planned to be made available under the OGL in March 2012. ]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:09 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi briefing on current UK and European Commission Open Data initiatives. ]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:48 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi information principles for the UK public sector, including principles for re-use of information. These principles are intended to 'express timeless truths to which all public sector organisations can subscribe - but also to provide, as a consequence, concrete implications for implementation'. ]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:53 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi useful links for re-users. Please contact us if you have further suggestions on the type of content you would like to see included here. ]]> 15:32 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi here.  It notes tangible progress in that an electronic version of the PRINCE2 Manual has been made available and an embargo period for the publication of derivatives has been established.  The report also comments on the extension of the existing publishing contract while options for the Best Management Practice portfolio are under review.  OGC is required to report back to OPSI by December 2012 with licensing activity being monitored through the Information Fair Trader Scheme in the interim. ]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:48 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:14 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi statement of its public task under the Re-use Regulations. Publishing such a statement was recommended in the investigation report published earlier this year. The Coal Authority is the second public sector body to publish a statement of its public task since the new guidance on drawing up such statements was issued by The National Archives. ]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:56 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi Open Data Measures contained in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement 2011. ]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:34 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi Europa website. ]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:17 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi previously announced. Further details can be found on the European Commission website. ]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:36 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi European Commission website. ]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:02 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi Public Service Reform plan earlier this month. The plan envisages the creation of an Irish national data portal, and includes action points to identify how data can be published so as to provide value to the public and to facilitate the development of both free and commercial products. The plan is analysed by Dominic Byrne on the Fingal Open Data blog. ]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:51 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi National Offender Management Service (NOMS) on 28-29 November 2011. Read the principles IFTS is based on. If re-users, current or potential, of NOMS information have any points they wish to flag in confidence prior to the assessment they are encouraged to contact the team at standards@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk. Anonymous feedback will be passed to NOMS as part of the verification to help raise standards and improve practice.
]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:56 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi Calendar of a press conference to be held in Brussels on 29 November concerning a revised and strengthened public data strategy. Measures to be announced will include the creation of open data portals at a European level and regulatory measures, including reforms to modify the present Directive on the re-use of public sector information. ]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:41 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi statement of its public task under the Re-use Regulations. It is the first public sector body to do so since new guidance on drawing up such statements of public task was issued by The National Archives. ]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:17 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi adopted the Open Government Licence for all its published data, arguing that, 'By making the information open it can be repurposed to become more useful.' We are pleased to be able to support open data in local government though the Open Government Licence. ]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:21 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:28 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi Europa website. ]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:34 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi reports and publications page of The National Archives' website. ]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:59 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi IWM Collections web pages. ]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:39 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi
Public task is an important concept in determining how public sector information should be treated. The National Archives has published a set of principles to assist public sector organisations in drawing up a statement of their public task. Please send comments and feedback to standards@nationalarchives.gov.uk. ]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:24 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi
Ordnance Survey has been re-accredited to the Information Fair Trader Scheme (IFTS). The report on the re-verification of Ordnance Survey against the IFTS principles has been published and can be found on our IFTS Members page. ]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:13 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi Europa website. ]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:53 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi AusGOAL (the Australian Government's Open Access and Licensing Framework), Australia's nationally endorsed open access and licensing framework, has been launched. The website is focussed on open access and licensing of publicly funded information, and includes an updated suite of recommended licences.There is also a dedicated practitioners and communities of practice area to give access to information, resources and training materials. ]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:47 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi principles IFTS is based on. If re-users, current or potential, of DVLA information have any points they wish to flag in confidence prior to the assessment they are encouraged to contact the team at standards@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk. Anonymous feedback will be passed to DVLA as part of the verification to help raise standards and improve practice.
]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:30 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi IFTS Members page.
]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:33 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has added a new page to the Intellectual Assets Network section of its website. The page, One Stop IP Advice, is a summary of the tools and resources offered by the IPO to assist with the management of the more formal intangible assets. Although the tools have a business focus, similar principles should apply to the public sector, especially in light of the drive towards greater efficiency.
]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 11:43 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi National Offender Management Service (NOMS) is to join the Information Fair Trader Scheme, having completed the process to justify exception to marginal cost pricing for its Intellectual Property (Consultancy), NOMS Products (Interventions), and Services (including Training) material. Work will now take place to grant NOMS a delegation of authority to manage the Crown copyright in this information and NOMS will undertake the application process to join IFTS as a full accredited member. ]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 13:47 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi final report on the online consultation on the PSI Directive has been published. The report can be found on the EPSI Platform website.
]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:25 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi National School of Government (NSG) is to join the Information Fair Trader Scheme, having completed the process to justify exception to marginal cost pricing for its training course handouts, e-learning packages and specialist publications. Work will now take place to grant NSG a delegation of authority to manage the Crown copyright in this information and NSG will complete the application process to join IFTS online. ]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:48 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi APPSI's website. ]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:31 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi progress report demonstrating positive progress by OGC in many areas. Some aspects of the report will remain under review.
]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:45 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi data.gov.au website on 10 March. His blog entry announcing the new site, which replaces the previous beta version, can be found at http://agimo.govspace.gov.au/2011/03/10/release-of-data-gov-au/. ]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:07 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/droid
]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:46 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi data.gov.uk. The new service can be accessed at - data.gov.uk/data/requests. Bringing the Unlocking Service together with data.gov.uk will make it easier for users to request datasets and for government departments to respond to them. ]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:39 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi public forum consultation pages online here. The closing date of the forum is 11 March 2011. ]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:57 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/principles. If re-users, current or potential, of UKHO information have any points they wish to flag in confidence prior to the assessment they are encouraged to contact the team at standards@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk. Anonymous feedback will be passed to UKHO as part of the verification to help raise standards and improve practice. ]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:02 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi IFTS Members page. ]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:12 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/principles. If re-users, current or potential, of Ordnance Survey information have any points they wish to flag in confidence prior to the assessment they are encouraged to contact the team at standards@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk. Anonymous feedback will be passed to Ordnance Survey as part of the verification to help raise standards and improve practice. ]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:35 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi IFTS Members page. ]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:44 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi British Geological Survey website. ]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:55 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/. You will also find the UK Government Licensing Framework and the Open Government Licence there. Primary and secondary legislation can be accessed at www.legislation.gov.uk. ]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2011 11:41 GMT http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/ifts/re-users-rss-feed.htm?psi