Office of Public Sector Information

PSI Regulations Guidance Notes

The Regulations on the Re-use of Public sector Information

The regulations on the re-use of public sector information came into force on 1 July 2005. The regulations implement the European Directive on the re-use of public sector information.

• European Directive on the re-use of public sector information

The overall aim of the regulations is to provide a framework that encourages the re-use of public sector information. For a detailed overview of the Regulations, see Guide to Regulations and Best Practice.

Advice to Public Sector Organisations

These PSI Notes aim to provide practical help to public sector organisations on how they can meet their responsibilities under the regulations.

1. Links between access and re-use
   • PSI note one - Web version (HTML)
   • PSI note one - Print version (PDF - 101 KB)
2. Re-use of Website Information
   • PSI note two - Web version (HTML)
   • PSI note two - Print version (PDF - 102 KB)
3. Authorising Re-use of Information Contained in Print Publications
   • PSI note three - Web version (HTML)
   • PSI note three - Print version (PDF - 97 KB)
4. Extension of Click-Use Licence
   • PSI note four - Web version (HTML)
   • PSI note four - Print version (PDF - 84 KB)
   • PSI note four Annex A (Word - 134 KB)
   • PSI note four Annex B - Print version (PDF - 88 KB)
5. Use of Standard Licences to Allow Re-use
   • PSI note five - Web version (HTML)
   • PSI note five - Print version (PDF - 148 KB)
   • PSI note five Annex A - Print version (PDF - 118 KB)
6. List of Exclusive Arrangements
   • PSI note six - Web version (HTML)
   • PSI note six - Print version (PDF - 91 KB)
7. Charging Information
   • PSI note seven - Web version (HTML)
   • PSI note seven - Print version (PDF - 78 KB)
8. Complaints Process
   • PSI note eight - Web version (HTML)
   • PSI note eight - Print version (PDF - 88 KB)
9. Asset Lists
   • PSI note nine - Web version (HTML)
   • PSI note nine - Print version (PDF - 85 KB)
   • PSI note nine Annex A - Excel spreadsheet (XLS - 32 KB)
10. Information About the PSI Regulations
    • PSI note ten - Web version (HTML)
    • PSI note ten - Print version (PDF - 96 KB)
11. Providing a Standard Application Form
    • PSI note eleven - Web version (HTML)
    • PSI note eleven - Print version (PDF - 93 KB)
    • PSI note eleven Annex A - Print version (PDF - 57 KB)