Activities of Barbara WEILER related to 2011/0430(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Re-use of public sector information (debate)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/98/EC on re-use of public sector information
Amendments (2)
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Unbureaucratic, cost-effective re-use of public sector information is available for the following important communities of users: SMEs, particularly those in ICT; journalists; and scientists. In addition, improved access to information in the public sector promotes transparency and clarity in the work of public bodies vis-à- vis citizens.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Proper implementation of some of the features of this Directive, such as means of redress, compliance with charging principles and reporting obligations require supervision by independent authorities competent on the re-use of public sector information. To ensure consistency between approaches at Union level, coordination between the independent authorities should be encouraged, particularly through exchange of information on best practices and data re- use policies. Where implementation results in conflict, recourse can be made to national ombudsmen systems or the European Ombudsman.