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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:
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovak Republic
Please see also the implementation of the PSI Directive in the UK and in EEA countries:
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Tomorrow, 17 July 2021, will mark the deadline for Member States to transpose the revised Directive on open data and reuse of public sector information into national law. The updated rules will stimulate the development of innovative solutions such as mobility apps, increase transparency by opening the access to publicly funded research data, and support new technologies, including artificial intelligence.
The European Commission has launched an open public consultation on the announced Data Act aiming to create a fair data economy by ensuring access to and use of data. The consultation seeks to gather views from citizens, businesses, online platforms, academics, civil society, administrations and all interested parties. It is open until 3 September.
Negotiators from the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the Commission have reached an agreement on a revised directive that will facilitate the availability and re-use of public sector data.
The European Parliament has adopted a Regulation on the free flow of non-personal data proposed by the European Commission in September 2017. Vice-President for the Digital Single Market Andrus Ansip and Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society Mariya Gabriel welcomed the outcome in a joint statement.
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The European Commission's policies focus on generating value for the economy and society through the reuse of public sector information.
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Open data portals facilitate access to and reuse of public sector information. They can help encourage cross-border use of reusable data in Europe.
The European Commission works to overcome the barriers limiting the reuse of public sector information through non-legislative measures.
The reuse of open data can help grow the European economy, develop artificial intelligence and aid work to overcome societal challenges.