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The Advisory Panel on Public Sector Information (APPSI) advises ministers on greater re-use of public sector information, helping the Office of Public Sector Information and HM Stationery Office to keep aligned with current and emerging developments in the information industry.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) upholds information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals. ICO is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology .
Independent review that explores new ways to use information held by the public sector.
The role of the Public Sector Transparency Board became part of the Data Steering Group in November 2015.
This page provides background information on public bodies and gives guidance to departments.
Looks at the value of information collected by public sector organisations and how this information could be further utilised.
COI was the government department responsible for providing marketing and advertising services to other organisations in the public sector. COI closed in 2012.
OSCAR is a cross government tool maintained by HM Treasury (HMT).
Open Public Services (OPS) is the government’s reform programme for public services. We work with people across government, local government, the private sector and civil society to make sure that everyone has access to the best possible public services. OPS...
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