Re-using public sector information

Public sector information (PSI) is produced by central and local government or any other public body including cultural sector bodies. Find out more about the re-use of PSI.

• Why PSI is valuable
• Why PSI must be re-usable
• Re-use resources
• PSI reports and publications
• Public task

Read our guidance on the implementation of the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 below, view our project timetable or read about the consultations we conducted.

• Consultation
• Project timetables

Information on the UK Government Licensing Framework and the Open Government Licence.

• UK Government Licensing Framework
• About the Open Government Licence
• Guidance for information providers
• PSI exclusive agreements
• Licensing Forum

Find information about copyright in relation to documents held in The National Archives, as well as Crown copyright.

• Crown copyright
• Copyright guidance
• Duration of copyright
• UK Crown bodies
• Delegations of authority
• Copyright assignments
• Crown copyright FAQs

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.

• IFTS principles
• IFTS statement of commitment
• IFTS verification process
• IFTS complaints procedure
• IFTS members
• IFTS online
• Exceptions to marginal cost pricing

Under the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015, information re-users can complain if they have a dispute with the public sector body holding the information.

• PSI complaints procedure
• Published reports