USE OF MHWESG REPORTS AND DATA

Members of the MHWESG are entitled to use of the reports and data for their own direct business needs (e.g. EIAs, monitoring, internal publications or reporting).

If used internally, then a member does not need to arrange for a Data Licence Agreement. However if a member needs to pass data to a third party to undertake work on the member’s behalf, then a Data Licence Agreement is required.

There is generally a fee for non-members of the MHWESG to use its reports or data, as well as the need to complete a Data Licence Agreement. Any fees are at the discretion of the MHWESG.

The Group encourages use of its Data in non-profit academic studies which complement the purpose and terms of reference of the Group. The Group also encourages its Contractors to publish the data in relevant scientific papers or fora.

Depending on the purpose for which the reports and data are being used, fees are considered necessary to reflect the continued commitment from members of the MHWESG, both financial and in terms of considerable time. Many hundreds of thousands of pounds have gone into the MHWESG over the years, not to mention the expertise of group members in commissioning, reviewing and curating the data.

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