Does joining the Cooperative prohibit my agency from either selling GIS data, or, should we choose, making our GIS data available at no cost to commercial enterprises?
One of the unique concepts behind the NYS GIS Data Sharing Cooperative is that it does not impact how the owner of GIS data distributes its GIS data outside the Cooperative. • How do I join the Cooperative? How can I obtain a Data Sharing Agreement? Joining the Cooperative is easy. You merely have to have an authorized individual sign a standard Data Sharing Agreement on behalf of the entity. Data Sharing Agreements can be obtained by contacting the Office Cyber Security(OCS) at (518) 474-5212 or sending an E-Mail to Bill Johnson at william.johnson@cscic.state.ny.us. • How long after we sign the Agreement is it before our agency can start borrowing GIS data? Generally, because we are dealing with a standard Data Sharing Agreement, an agreement should be executed by the Office for Technology and posted on the Clearinghouse in less than two (2 ) weeks from its receipt from the prospective member. Once your entity’s name is posted on the Clearinghouse, you simply have to contact the Clear
One of the unique concepts behind the NYS GIS Data Sharing Cooperative is that it does not impact how the owner of GIS data distributes its GIS data outside the Cooperative. • How do I join the Cooperative? How can I obtain a Data Sharing Agreement? Joining the Cooperative is easy. You merely have to have an authorized individual sign a standard Data Sharing Agreement on behalf of the entity. Data Sharing Agreements can be obtained by contacting the Office Cyber Security(OCS) at (518) 474-5212 or sending an E-Mail to Bill Johnson at william.johnson@cscic.state.ny.us. • How long after we sign the Agreement is it before our agency can start borrowing GIS data? Generally, because we are dealing with a standard Data Sharing Agreement, an agreement should be executed by the Office for Technology and posted on the Clearinghouse in less than two (2 ) weeks from its receipt from the prospective member. Once your entity’s name is posted on the Clearinghouse, you simply have to contact the Clear
