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Why two implementations of the Science Commons Open Access Data Mark?

April 26, 2017Commons Data implementations Mark

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Why two implementations of the Science Commons Open Access Data Mark?

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The new Science Commons protocol only outlines what a legal document must do to comply with the protocol and receive the Open Access Data Mark — so anyone can create a legal instrument to comply with the mark. Both implementations will have their strengths, and one of the strengths of the Open Data Commons approach is the Community Norms document, which makes the Open Data Commons approach particularly applicable for data, especially data produced by the academic sector.