Public sector information (PSI) is the single largest source of information in Europe. It 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.

Regulatory briefings

• Access to Health Records Act 1990
• Access to Medical Reports Act 1988
• Agreement needed on better use of health data
• Back to Business Basics: Public Sector Information
• Digital Agenda: Commission outlines action plan to boost Europe's prosperity and well-being
• Electronic Communications Act 2000
• European Commission officials visit member states to present the Digital Agenda for Europe
• Freedom of Information Act 2000
• Human Rights Act 1998
• Implementation of European Commission Open Data portal - SMART 2011/0050
• Official Secrets Act 1989
• Opening up Europe's cultural treasures to the online world
• Opening up Europe: from Common Standards to Open Data
• Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011
• Public Records Act 1958
• Raw Data Directive
• The Environmental Information Regulations 2004
• The Reuse of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005
• Top tips for FOI compliance