Re-use of public sector information policy

This policy applies to all employees and councillors. This procedure impacts residents and service users of the council. 

Effective Date:

13 April 2026

Review Date: 

13 April 2028

Author:  

Governance Policy Officer    

Policy Owned by:    

Assistant Director (Legal and Governance) 

Statute:    

Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 
Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
Freedom of Information Act 2000 
Environmental Information Regulations 2004 
Data Protection Act 2018
UK General Data Protection Regulations
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1998

National Standards and Guidance

Re-use of Public Sector Information ICO guidance

Open Government Licence National Archive Guidance

National Archive RPSI guidance

Government Service Design Manual

Related Policies

Information Request Policy

1.1        This policy outlines Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s approach to requests made under Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 (RPSI).

1.2        This policy highlights the rights of named individuals and groups that submit a request under the referenced legislation and the obligations of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council.