The European Commission is exploring options to revise the Directive on the re-use of public sector information to promote open data across the EU. Stakeholders have called for expanding the scope of information covered, clarifying the public task exemption, requiring re-use friendly formats, and setting default rules for marginal cost-based charging with exceptions. The Commission is considering these and other options like amending the general principles, charging rules, licensing provisions, and requiring an independent regulator in its impact assessment report to propose revisions that maximize innovation and business opportunities from open data.

1. ••• 1 What prospects for the PSI market?A view from the European Commission PSI Alliance Annual Conference Brussels, 28 June 2011 Grazyna Piesiewicz-Stepniewska Information Society and Media Directorate European Commission

2. ••• 2 Wider context of open data Goals: increased transparency and administrative efficiency optimal conditions for innovation and business Hurdles: Incoherent developments across the EU PSBs too slow in embracing the concept of open data Approach: ensure the best legal framework in favour of data re-use coordinate measures undertaken at Member State and EU level prioritising open data in programmes for research & innovation

3. ••• 3 Directive on the re-use of public sector information Regulatory cornerstone of the Commission’s open data policy Key characteristics

5. major support to scope extension (≠PSI Alliance response)

6. clarification of public task

7. re-use friendly formats

8. guidance on licensing terms

9. clarification of admissible tariffs; many call for a default marginal costs rule with exceptions

11. Amending the general principle

12. Amending the charging principle

13. Reversal of burden of proof

14. Machine readable formats

15. Amending the licensing provision

16. Requirement for an independent regulator

18. ••• 7 I want your comments What are your two top priorities for a revised legislative framework? I will also (try to) answer any question you might have…

19. ••• 8 Thank you!