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.
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.