Licensing Geographic Data and Services
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Geographic data are used in all sectors of society to support a huge range of applications ranging from emergency response to land-use planning to location-based services. In the past, government agencies typically acquired ownership of such data from private-sector and other data producers and distributed these data without restriction. Licensing--whereby the producer may restrict redistribution--has emerged as an alternative business model that agencies must now consider among a suite of procurement options. The report highlights licensing perspectives and experiences of major stakeholder groups and examines the pros and cons of licensing. It concludes that licensing may be a viable option in some instances and advises agencies on how to best serve societal interests.
LF/549028/R
Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Committee on Licensing Geographic Data and Services
National Research Council - Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9780309544573
- Release date
- 2004
