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Question 1:  Does the requester want an electronic copy?

  • If the answer is no,  disclose the information under FOIA. This does not give any right to re-use. 
  • If the answer is yes, then go to question 2.

Question 2:  Is the information a dataset?

  • If the answer is no, disclose the information under FOIA. This does not give any right to re-use. 
  • If the answer is yes, then you must release the dataset is an re-usable form so far as reasonably practicable. Go to question 3.

Question 3:  Is it a relevant copyright work?

  • If the answer is no,  disclose the information under FOIA. This does not give any right to re-use. 
  • If the answer is yes, the go to question 4.

Question 4:  Do you own the copyright or  database right?

  • If the answer is no, disclose the information under FOIA. This does not give any right to re-use. 
  • If the answer is yes, then go to question 5.

Question 5:  Is it covered by RPSI?

  • If the answer is no, then go to question 6.
  • If the answer is yes, disclose under FOIA & license re-use under RPSI.

Question 6:  Are you going to charge for re-use under FOIA or other statutory powers? 

  • If the answer is no, disclose under FOIA & license re-use under OGL or Non- commercial Licence.
  • If the answer is yes, then issue a fees notice and go to question 7.

Question 7:  Did you receive the required fee?

  • If the answer is no, disclose the information under FOIA. This does not give any right to re-use.
  • If the answer is yes, then Disclose under FOIA & license re-use under Charged Licence.