Legal issues for geospatial data and services
Thursday, 28 May 2015, 1330 – 1500 hrs

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

The workshop will provide insight into the most critical legal issues in global geospatial industry, such as open data policies, licensing, privacy, warranty/liability, or special aspects of UAS operations. Leading international experts in the above fields will provide an overview on the current state of play and the consequences for geospatial industry.

DESCRIPTION OF TARGET WORKSHOP AUDIENCE

All geospatial experts having interests in the relevant legal aspects for geospatial data and services, namely policy, economic, administrative and project management experts.

DETAILED WORKSHOP AGENDA

Introduction:
Kevin Pomfret, Centre for Spatial Law and Policy, US
NN, Marc de Vries, The Green Land, Netherlands (Invited)
NN, Catherine Doldirina, European Commission Joint Research Centre, Italy (Invited)
Guaranteeing data delivery, quality and suitability by SLA, Ingo Baumann, BHO Legal, Germany
Geospatial data and privacy, Kevin Pomfret, Centre for Spatial Law and Policy, US
Round Table Discussion: Entire Panel.

Speakers

Kevin Pomfret Executive Director
Centre for Spatial Law and Policy
United States

Bio | Presentation

Ingo Baumann Partner/Senior Legal Advisor
BHO Legal
Germany

Bio

Marc de Vries Co-Founder and Partner
The Green Land BV
Netherlands

Bio | Presentation

Catherine Doldirina European Commission
Joint Research Centre
Italy

Bio