Common licenses for data sharing

The simpler the license, the better.

You can maximise reuse by adopting a license standard already widely used. This will:

  • save you time and money
  • help reusers understand standard restrictions
  • maximise the utility and potential value of the data

You can use the FAIR data toolbox guide to help choose a license for data.

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