Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 030916575X
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis Licensing Geographic Data and Services by : National Research Council
Download or read book Licensing Geographic Data and Services written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-10-13 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.