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Implementation of the Public Sector Information Directive

The Commission has created a detailed list on how different countries have implemented the Public Sector Information (PSI) directive

How has each EU member state implemented the rules?

EU Member States have implemented the PSI Directive in different ways.

Some Member States have adopted specific PSI re-use measures:

3 Member States have used a combination of new measures specifically addressing re-use and legislation predating the Directive:

12 Member States have adapted their legislative framework for access to documents to include re-use of PSI:

Please see also the implementation of the PSI Directive in the UK and in EEA countries:

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