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diff --git a/app/views/help/about.rhtml b/app/views/help/about.rhtml index c101b73b3..4f1c6c288 100644 --- a/app/views/help/about.rhtml +++ b/app/views/help/about.rhtml @@ -218,6 +218,21 @@ are breaking the law.</p> then read our page '<a href="/help/unhappy">Unhappy about the response you got?</a>'. </dd> +<dt id="reuse">It says I can't re-use the information I got!<a href="#reuse">#</a> </dt> +<dd> +<p>Authorities often add legal boilerplate about the +"<a href="http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2005/20051515">Re-Use of Public Sector +Information Regulations 2005</a>", which at first glance implies you may not +be able do anything with the information. +</p> + +<p>You can, of course, write articles about the information or summarise it, or +quote parts of it. We also think you should feel free to republish the +information in full, just as we do, even though in theory you might not be +allowed to do so. See <a href="#copyright">our policy on copyright</a>.</p> + +</dd> + <dt id="ico_help">Can you tell me more of the nitty gritty about the process of making requests? <a href="#ico_help">#</a> </dt> <dd> @@ -447,6 +447,10 @@ Add tips on using the law, e.g.: their policy is, and hwo they are implementing it. Ask national things what odcuments set local policies. +Add note by any exemption to the page on FOI Wiki Add note on mention of +"Re-Use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005" +to the appropriate FAQ. + Hyperlink Section 1(3) to the act http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/university_investment_in_the_arm#incoming-86 and to guidance notes |