[Talk-GB] Fw: Definitive Paths Map Source

Nick Whitelegg Nick.Whitelegg at solent.ac.uk
Tue May 11 14:45:22 BST 2010


>Apparently OS regards the PRoW data as containing IP belonging to the
>local authorities (who maintain the definitive maps), and so were
>unable to release them as part of OpenData. There is an agreement that
>allows OS to include PRoW data in their Explorer and Landranger Maps.

Sorry, meant to send it to the list. Damn my email client!!!

Well that's weird because the authorities say that it's copyright OS! The 
only reason the councils may not be able to release the data is because 
it's based on the OS map - if the OS give the green light the whole 
"proprietary" thing about footpath data falls apart.

Nick




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