The vast majority of geospatial data is appropriate for public dissemination

May 21, 2004

Guidelines proposed for securing geospatial data By William Jackson,
Government Computer News (GCN)
05/04/04.

The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) noted that ÒThe vast majority of [this data is] appropriate for public dissemination,Ó the Federal Geographic Data Committee said in the guidelines released for review this week. ÒHowever, a small portion É could pose risks to security,Ó and there are no standards for restricting access.

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