Geospatial data research and development license becomes a standard for the National Archives in public sector implementation
Geospatial Commission Announces Adoption of Data Exploration Licence
The Geospatial Commission, a UK government body dedicated to improving the access and quality of public sector geospatial data, has announced the adoption of the Data Exploration Licence by The National Archives. This move is part of the Commission's commitment to maximize the value of geospatial data and make it more accessible for research, development, and innovation.
The National Archives, a non-ministerial government department that preserves and makes available over 11 million records, including the Domesday Book, Magna Carta, and Prime Ministers' papers, has adopted the licence under the UK Government Licensing Framework (UKGLF). This decision makes it easier for other public sector bodies to license their geospatial data.
The Data Exploration Licence allows innovators to access a wide range of geospatial data from various partner bodies, including the British Geological Survey, Coal Authority, HM Land Registry, Ordnance Survey, and the UK Hydrographic Office. The harmonized licence was created under a project sponsored by the Geospatial Commission and was released in 2018, allowing free access to data for research, development, and innovation purposes.
Hugh Phillips, Head of Data and Standards at the Geospatial Commission, expressed his pleasure with the partner bodies' work in creating a harmonized licence for data exploration. Karen Hanghøj, Director of the British Geological Survey, also recognized the licence as an important part of their Data Improvement Programme.
The UKGLF, administered by The National Archives, provides a policy and legal overview for licensing the use and re-use of public sector information. The framework offers additional licences such as 'developer', 'non-commercial', and 'charged' licences. Malcolm Todd, Head of Policy at The National Archives, is pleased to work alongside the Geospatial Commission and its partner bodies to introduce the new Developer Licence.
The Geospatial Commission invested £5 million to improve the accessibility, interoperability, and quality of geospatial data held by its partner bodies. The Commission's efforts to simplify and harmonize access and use of location data are seen as significant steps towards achieving the UK's Geospatial Strategy's mission.
The harmonized Data Exploration Licence can be accessed at The National Archives. As an expert adviser on information and records management and a cultural, academic, and heritage institution, The National Archives plays a crucial role in this initiative.
This news marks an important milestone in the UK's efforts to leverage geospatial data for research, development, and innovation. The adoption of the Data Exploration Licence by The National Archives and the Geospatial Commission's partners is a testament to the collaborative spirit driving these initiatives.
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