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A European strategy for data

19 February 2020

The strategy acknowledges the value of the reusability of data by everyone and explicitly recognises the value of public sector data, produced with public funds, and the need for it to benefit society at large, including data from the cultural heritage sector. This can be seen as an opportunity for the cultural heritage sector: its data is part of a key strategic vision, attracting new ideas, partners, investment, infrastructure, and above all, joint efforts to have a bigger impact. The strategy seeks to create a ‘single European data space –

Farm to Fork Strategy: For a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system

1 January 2020

The European Union’s sustainable food system framework aims to create an efficient policy that promotes sustainability in all food-related policies. The framework aims to transition all food products placed on the EU market into being increasingly sustainable. This framework will combine certification and labeling on the sustainability performance of food products and targeted incentives to promote sustainable practices and raise sustainability standards. As a result, these practices will serve as the norm for all food products in the EU market. The framework requires all actors of the food chain, such

HOMEE – Karta megaeventów w miastach dziedzictwa

1 January 2020

The Charter for Mega-Events in Heritage-Rich Cities provides principles and recommendations that can help cities take advantage of the opportunities offered by mega-events and mitigate their risks. The Charter explores issues ranging from the new uses and physical stresses that mega-events can introduce in historic areas to changes in the understanding of heritage spaces. It explores the challenges for the local governance of mega-events. Local policymakers can refer to the Charter’s recommendations from the initial bidding stages for cultural mega-events like Capital/City of Culture programmes and throughout the planning of

Legjislacioni Për Teknologjinë E Informacionit Dhe Komunikimin Elektronik

1 January 2020

(Legislation for Information Technology and Electronic Communication) The legislation for Information Technology and Electronic Communication regulates the use and management of information technology in Albania. It encompasses plans for frequencies, protection of personal data, and promotion of cultural diversity in electronic communication services, based on general objectives of public interest. The regulatory framework for frequency allocation in Albania may impose restrictions on electronic communications services to ensure objectives like promoting cultural diversity through broadcasting. AKEP, responsible for frequency allocation, recognizes frequencies as a national asset with cultural significance. Allocation decisions

Wet gelijke behandeling op grond van handicap of chronische ziekte

1 January 2020

(Equal Treatment Act on the grounds of Disability or Chronic Illness) This law prohibits discrimination based on disability in various areas, including access to goods, services, and facilities. While not focused solely on cultural heritage, it indirectly impacts accessibility in heritage settings by promoting non-discrimination and equal access. The law implies that cultural heritage sites are obliged to act for the promotion of accessibility to those of differing abilities.

Commission Recommendation (EU) 2019/1019 of 7 June 2019 on building modernisation

7 July 2019

The European Union has recommended in its latest guidelines for all member states to implement energy efficiency measures in the buildings sector as a priority to establish a sustainable Energy Union. The guidelines underline the necessity of adopting a comprehensive and integrated approach to improve building energy performance. Directive (EU) 2018/844 amended Directive 2010/31/EU (‘EPBD’) in 2018 to accelerate the modernisation of buildings in the Union with two complementary objectives: i) accelerate renovations to existing buildings by 2050, and ii) support the modernisation of all buildings with smart technologies and

Open Data Directive [Directive (EU) 2019/1024 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on open data and the re-use of public sector information (recast)]

20 June 2019

Under open data legislation, cultural heritage institutions, like other public sector information bodies, are obliged to make the data they hold and/or produce available for reuse, either upfront or upon request, when no sensitive information or third party intellectual property rights exist on this data. The open data Directive seeks to ‘fully exploit the potential of public sector information for the European economy and society’. To achieve this, the Directive establishes a set of obligations for public sector bodies, including cultural heritage institutions, to share the data they hold and/or

Commission Regulation 2019/786 of 8 May 2019 on building renovation

8 May 2019

This legislative document aims at increasing the energy efficiency standards of European buildings, particularly by exploring different ways to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint. As an integral part of the European Green Deal, it is expected to pave the way for a decarbonised building stock by 2050. Adhering to the EPBD, Member States have a wide margin of discretion to design their building codes in a way that best fits their national climatic conditions and building stocks while implementing technical requirements for renovations, building certificates, and technical building systems.

Regulation (EU) 2019/880 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the introduction and the import of cultural goods

17 April 2019

This European Heritage regulation outlines measures to prevent the unlawful import of cultural goods into the European Union. It focuses on combatting illicit trade and protecting cultural heritage from pillaging and appropriation. The regulation aims to establish uniform controls on the import of specific cultural goods, particularly those affected by armed conflict and criminal activities. It also addresses the need for personal data protection and the establishment of a centralised electronic system for the submission of import licences and importer statements. The regulation requires importers to provide evidence of the

Copyright in the Digital Single Market Directive [Directive (EU) 2019/790 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market and amending Directives 96/9/EC and 2001/29/EC (Text with EEA relevance.)]

17 April 2019

Copyright legislation impacts the activities of cultural heritage institutions whose collections often contain materials that are subject to copyright or neighbouring rights protection. While not all items in the collections of cultural heritage institutions are subject to copyright, some are, resulting in cultural heritage professionals having to put processes in place to manage these rights. This becomes particularly relevant when cultural heritage institutions undergo digitisation projects with the aim of making these materials widely available to the public and facilitate their reuse. The copyright in the digital single market Directive

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A European strategy for data

Farm to Fork Strategy: For a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system

HOMEE – Karta megaeventów w miastach dziedzictwa

Legjislacioni Për Teknologjinë E Informacionit Dhe Komunikimin Elektronik

Wet gelijke behandeling op grond van handicap of chronische ziekte

Commission Recommendation (EU) 2019/1019 of 7 June 2019 on building modernisation

Open Data Directive [Directive (EU) 2019/1024 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on open data and the re-use of public sector information (recast)]

Commission Regulation 2019/786 of 8 May 2019 on building renovation

Regulation (EU) 2019/880 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the introduction and the import of cultural goods

Copyright in the Digital Single Market Directive [Directive (EU) 2019/790 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market and amending Directives 96/9/EC and 2001/29/EC (Text with EEA relevance.)]

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