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PSI in 2009 in the EU Challenges ahead. ePSIplus Seminar 3 February 2009 Paris. J. Hernandez-Ros. Re-use of PSI in 2009. PSI Directive Review + implement. Implementation OECD Recomm. Infringements SW, PL + ??? Proactive measures: UK, NL, SLOV, FR, starting in E + DK, and in the rest ???
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PSI in 2009 in the EUChallenges ahead ePSIplus Seminar 3 February 2009 Paris J. Hernandez-Ros
Re-use of PSI in 2009 • PSI Directive Review + implement. • ImplementationOECD Recomm. • Infringements SW, PL + ??? • Proactive measures: UK, NL, SLOV, FR, starting in E + DK, and in the rest ??? • PSI related court cases in NL, IT • Inspire, SEIS, marine observations…
Facts from 2008 • Directive fully transposed – infringements launched • PSI re-use increasing (MICUS, GFII) • Substitution of PSI • Cambridge study: marginal costs recommend. • New applications, explosion of web 2.0/ user created content - showmetheway • New sharing of information initiatives: OA, SEIS, Wikis, …
Barriers - Stakeholders Consultation • Reusers claim that they still face many problems when trying to re-use PSI as: • PSI is not available for re-use • PSI difficult to find • Charges are too high and not justified • Restrictive licensing agreements • Public task concerns • Limited awareness/co-operation from PSI Holders • No official redress mechanisms PSI re-use potential largely unmet
Stakeholders Consultation • Reusers “wish list” : • Make PSI re-use compulsory • Marginal Cost Pricing • Enlarge Scope • Independent Regulators (inc. redress mechanisms) • Address/limit public task PSI Holders • IARs/ PSI Portals • Clarifications ( Reasonable rate of return, document, re-use, etc)
Key role of Member States Ensure correct implementation and application of PSI Directive (e.g. monitor exclusive deals) Deployment measures that facilitate re-use Can go beyond the directive (SLOV) Establishment of bodies responsible for PSI (UK OPSI) Asset lists, web portals Charging (marginal costs) Non discrimination Conflict resolution mechanisms/Watchdog of PSCH Cooperation with private sector ••• 6
What can reusers do? Make re-use a reality Raise awareness - political interest huge/missed business opportunities Show that market demand is there Explicit new rights for re-users => fight for them, challenge unfair practices, exploit current regulations ••• 7
Commission stimulating actions to promote PSI re-use in 2009 PSI Group: how to make it work better? Synergies with other Commission activities (Digital Libraries, INSPIRE, SEIS, etc…) PSI platform Thematic network PSI legal issues Exclusive agreements survey ••• 8
Many thanks http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/policy/psi/index_en.htm