Public Sector Information

Public Sector Information (or PSI) is the single largest source of information in Europe.

The PSI is produced and collected by public bodies and includes digital maps, meteorological, legal, traffic, financial, economic and other data. Most of this raw data could be re-used or integrated into new products and services, which we use on a daily basis, such as car navigation systems, weather forecasts, financial and insurance services.

Its large potential is, however, not fully realised. There are barriers that limit the re-use of public sector information and therefore the possibilities it offers for new economic activity and job creation.

Legislation

 * , Directive 2003/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 November 2003 on the re-use of public sector information, aka the PSI Directive.