The Socioeconomic Effects of Public Sector Information on Digital Networks Toward a Better Understanding of Different Access and Reuse Policies: Workshop Summary (2009) / Chapter Skim
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2. Overview of U.S. Federal Government Information Policy
2. Overview of U.S. Federal Government Information Policy
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As James Madison, one of the founders, said, "A popular government without popular information or the means of acquiring it is but a prologue to a farce, or a tragedy, or both." As a result, in the United States we have a long cultural and social history of supporting and encouraging public access to information, an attitude that is closely linked with our constitutional and statutory guarantees of freedom of expression, freedom of the press, transparent governance, and democracy. From the beginning, our nation recognized that access to and use of information benefits the nation's citizens as well as the broader global community by promoting the advancement of knowledge, cultural understanding, economic growth, and the general welfare of society.
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The open and efficient exchange of scientific and technical government information, subject to applicable national security controls and the proprietary rights of others, fosters excellence in scientific research and effective use of Federal research and development funds. In addition to these principles setting forth the importance of public exchange and access to government information, Circular A-130 also contains policies that describe how to avoid restrictive practices.
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In fact, the federal government is the largest producer of public domain information in the United States. Another important factor is that in the United States it is not possible to copyright facts or ideas, whether produced by government or in the private sector.
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U.S. policy promotes the dissemination of government information at no more than marginal costs as well as balancing the many different interests in adopting any new laws without limiting the public's access to public sector information.
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