FYI
The UK Government have published “Open Standards Principles” .
This policy became active on 1 November 2012 and all central
government bodies will have to abide by them. This will
provide the foundation on which to select and implement open
standards to support open data, the IT and digital strategies.
Details at http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sites/default/files/resources/Open-Standards-Principles-FINAL.pdf
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Tracey P. Lauriault
Post Doctoral Fellow
Geomatics and Cartographic Research Centre