[Esip-preserve] draft ESIP Data Policy

[Lynnes, Christopher S. (GSFC-6102)]

On Dec 9, 2009, at 1:08 PM, Ramapriyan, Hampapuram K. (GSFC-4230) wrote:

> Ruth,
> 
> The term "freely" used in the paragraph on Types I and II is somewhat ambiguous due to the two meanings it can carry (1. unfettered and 2. zero cost).  Also, replacing

This is the classic "Free Speech" vs. "Free Beer" ambiguity faced by the Free Software Foundation, aka Libre vs. Gratis.  They handle it simply by explaining the difference.

> the phrase "at no more than the cost of reproduction for research and education" with "at no more than the cost of fulfilling the user's request" would make it consistent with the OMB policy. This policy is mandatory for Types I and II (that are funded by federal government), but optional for Type III's that are commercial entities. I believe what we are trying to do here is find out (through feedback from the Type III's) if the federation can set policy that applies the OMB policy to the participating commercial entities as well.
> 
> Rama.
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: esip-preserve-bounces at lists.esipfed.org [mailto:esip-preserve-bounces at lists.esipfed.org] On Behalf Of Robert R. Downs
> Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 12:48 PM
> To: Ruth Duerr
> Cc: ESIP Preservation cluster
> Subject: Re: [Esip-preserve] draft ESIP Data Policy
> 
> Ruth -
> 
> While in many situations, protections for human subjects or for other 
> concerns, such as endangered species or critical infrastructure, etc., 
> might be covered by law or legal agreement, we cannot assume that is 
> always the case, so we might want to add a clause, that alludes to other 
> restrictions as exceptions.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Bob Downs
> 
> Ruth Duerr wrote:
>> At our last telecon, I said I'd start routing around a draft data 
>> policy for comment and edit by the group.  Well since that time, I 
>> haven't had a spare second to think about it.  As a result, the draft 
>> below is just that - very drafty!!!  Please help move this task along!
>> 
>> Ruth
>> 
>> Draft ESIP Data Policy
>> 
>> Whereas, data stewardship and dissemination are central to the ESIP 
>> Federation's vision to be a leader in promoting the collection, 
>> stewardship, and use of Earth science data, we adopt the following 
>> data policy:
>> 
>> For Type I & II members, data shall be freely and openly available on 
>> a non-discriminatory basis except where prohibited by law or legal 
>> agreement.
>> 
>> For Type III members, data shall be available on a non-discriminatory 
>> basis.  Data, metadata, and products shall either be free of charge or 
>> available at no more than the cost of reproduction for research and 
>> education.
>> 
>> All data, metadata, and products will be made available with minimum 
>> time delay.
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