The Spanish secretariat of State for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence focuses on the importance of licenses in the digital environment. Mayte Toscano, Senior Consultant in Technologies related to the data economy, explores and compare the various open software and data licences, in an analysis delivered in Spanish, English, Catalan, Galician and Basque.

Special attention is paid to the Interoperable Europe Portal Licensing Assistant: 

In an increasingly interconnected and regulated digital environment, using appropriate licenses for software, content, and especially open data is essential to ensuring the legality, sustainability, and impact of digital projects. Proper license management facilitates collaboration, reuse, and the secure dissemination of resources, while reducing legal risks and promoting interoperability.

In this context, tools like the  Licensing Assistant offer valuable support for public administrations, businesses, and citizens, simplifying the license selection process and tailoring it to each specific case. Its use contributes to creating a more open, secure, and efficient digital ecosystem. Particularly in the area of open data, clear licenses make data truly accessible and reusable, fostering institutional transparency, technological innovation, and the creation of social value.

The author identifies five main L.A. functionalities and the corresponding benefits: 

For more information: Datos.gob.es site :  https://datos.gob.es/es/blog/la-importancia-de-las-licencias-en-el-entorno-digital-un-enfoque-accesible-para-todos