WDS Data Policy
The International Council for Science World Data System (ICSU WDS), recognizing the benefits and importance of contributing to the growing international efforts of data sharing, has adopted the same principles from GEO/GEOSS data sharing principles as follow:
- There will be full and open exchange of data, metadata and products shared within WDS, recognizing relevant international instruments and national policies and legislation;
- All shared data, metadata and products will be made available with minimum time delay and at minimum cost;
- All shared data, metadata and products being free of charge or no more than cost of reproduction will be encouraged for research and education.
