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ODIS - Offentlige Data I Spil Konference. Javier Hernandez-Ros European Commission DG INFSO, E4, Access to Information 4 February 2010 , København , Denmark. Recent developments. UK http://data.gov.uk/ Visby Declaration - Creating impact for an eUnion 2015
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ODIS - Offentlige Data I Spil Konference Javier Hernandez-Ros European Commission DG INFSO, E4, Access to Information 4 February 2010, København, Denmark
Recent developments • UK http://data.gov.uk/ • Visby Declaration - Creating impact for an eUnion 2015 • Malmö Ministerial Declaration on eGovernment • USA http://www.data.gov/ • DK competition • And many many more…
Ourview • Re-use of government data is increasingly being recognized as an opportunity for economic growth and job creation, and as a way to bring Governments closer to citizens, more democracy, greater accountability, increased transparency, etc.
What have these initiatives in common? • Recognition of the big potential value of government data • Key political support and commitment • Promises (and actions) to provide better services to citizens and business
What do they aim at? • Easy access to government data for private/commercial and non-commercial purposes • Tools and appstores for reuse (in a few cases) • Greater accountability and transparency of public bodies
What will this bring? • Wider access to government data • New products and services • Greater choice for consumers • New businesses • New jobs • Economic growth
Where are we? • Legislation in place: PSI Directive • Very active group of MS (UK, ES, NL, DK, FR) …but… • Limited number of success stories UK - http://data.gov.uk/ DK - Http://digitaliser.dk ES - www.aporta.es more examples (Pais Vasco, London, Asturias data) see epsiplus news
Why is it not happening? • Limited political support • Resistance to change (traditions) • Financial issues (cost recovery; no money for PSI portals) • Market position of “commercial” PSBs vs. Reusers • Practical issues (where is the data?)
The role of the European Commission • A common EU legislative framework (PSI Directive in 2003; review in 2009) • Monitoring its implementation and application (SW, IT and POL infringements) • Funding of projects • Economic analysis • Exclusive agreements • ePSIplatform • PSI Group
Future • New Commission • Digital agenda • Implementation of Visby and Malmoe Declarations, OECD Recommendation • Works of other Commission services (DG MARE, ENV, MARKET, etc)
What is the key to success? • Stimulation actions from the supply side (MS, PSB) • Reusers – be innovative, exercise your rights! • EC will support and accompany the process Shared tasks, rights & obligations PSI is becoming a real treasure
Conclusion • Information society spreading • PSI (gov data) value increasingly recognised • Flagship projects launched • A long journey … • More open legislation in 2012?
More information • Thank you • http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/policy/psi/index_en.htm • www.epsiplatform.eu