The Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005 came into force on 1 July 2005. As the title suggests, the purpose of the Regulations is to establish a framework that provides for the effective re-use of public sector information.

Regulations define 're-use' as the use by a person of a document held by a public sector body for a purpose other than the initial purpose for which that document was produced.

Policy advice on the re-use of public sector information, best practice and the complaints process under the Regulations can be found on the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) website.

Re-use of Information and Dumfries and Galloway Council

Applications under the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005 for the re-use of information held by the Council will be processed by the Council's Freedom of Information Officer.  Decisions regarding the licensing of information for re-use will be made by the designated officer responsible for the release of information following consultation with Services as appropriate.

The Freedom of Information Officer can be contacted using the details below: