Template statement on re-use for public sector bodies to make clear what information is available for re-use.

Glossary of public sector information and re-use terms to help public sector bodies and re-users understand the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015.

Guidance on preparing information asset lists to make public sector information easier to re-use.

Flowchart showing bodies and information that are in or out of scope of the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015.

Guidance on creating statements of public task for public and cultural sector bodies.

Implementation guidance on the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015, for cultural sector bodies - libraries (including university libraries), museums and archives.

Implementation guidance on the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015, for re-users.

Implementation guidance for the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015, for public sector bodies.

Explains the links between access to, and re-use of, public sector information.

The National Archives manages the licensing of Crown copyright and Crown database rights. The Open Government Licence (OGL) is the default licence for the re-use of most Crown copyright material, but the Keeper can grant a Delegation of Authority to government departments to license the re-use of Crown copyright and database right material they produce outside of OGL terms.

During a machinery of government change, a transferring department that has previously exercised a Delegation of Authority should notify The National Archives about the material being transferred. If the receiving department does not already hold a Delegation of Authority, it may apply for one from the Keeper in order to continue licensing the Crown copyright material on non-OGL terms. Where the receiving department is an existing Delegation holder, they must contact The National Archives about updating the schedule of material licensed under the Delegation.

Find out more about Crown copyright and its licensing

Complaints under the Re-use Regulations

Live complaints or appeals under the Re-Use of Public Sector Information Regulations will become the responsibility of the receiving department.

The transferring organisation should:

• alert the receiving organisation to all active complaints and appeals and provide relevant paperwork
• if it is a complaint to Information Commissioner’s Office or an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal, notify the applicable body of the transfer of functions and which organisation is now responsible for responding to the complaint
• inform the complainant or appellant

The receiving organisation should:

• respond to the complaint or appeal
• refer to the Information Commissioner’s Office Guide to RPSI
• contact The National Archives for further guidance on the Re-use Regulations

Find out more information on re-using public sector information.