-------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: Copyright of DRGs (fwd)] Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 16:31:56 -0400 From: Grevin, Frederic <[log in to unmask]> ------------------ Better check also on the current status of Suffolk vs. Experian, where the Federal District Court ruled in 2002 that Suffolk County (in New York State) could copyright its GIS data and output. Experian may have appealed, and I don't know what the current status is (let us know, if you find out). Best regards, Fred. ========================= Frederic J. Grevin Director, Records and Archives Management The City of New York Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 59-17 Junction Boulevard, 11th floor Flushing, New York 11373-5108 E-mail: [log in to unmask] (not case-sensitive) Phone: 718 595-4372 Fax: 718 595-4387 The opinions expressed in this message do not necessarily represent the position of the City of New York or of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). -------- Original Message -------- [snip] As a rule, only material prepared and released by the US Federal government is automatically public domain. State and local agencies' material is copyrighted, and you should check with them before you go ahead.