Where indicated, a charge will be made for re-use of information listed in the Information Asset Register. For re-using any other information not listed within the Information Asset Register, a charge may be made. This note explains the charges which will apply, and how we will calculate them, where we decide to make a charge for allowing re-use of information.

The charges quoted do not apply to those documents which already have their own individual charges – for example, the FSA Handbook, FSA Register, Mutuals Societies Public Search and Copy facility.

The charges quoted do not include costs for obtaining the required information – for example, hard copies of various publications.

Where a charge is payable an invoice will be issued and payment must be made before information can be re-used.

A licence detailing the terms and conditions applying to re-use of material will be issued where a charge is made detailing whether the charge is a one-off payment or for a limited time period.

VAT will be payable on all charges and those figures detailed are shown exclusive of VAT.

Clarification of terms used:

  • Core material – re-use of information that does not require any alteration, amendment, modification, revision or any other changes such as editing, reformatting or the supply of software or other data to help interpret/access or analyse the data.
  • Value-Added Material – where we add value to core material by amending the data to enhance its use by re-users – for example, by reformatting, editing or providing additional comment, interpretation or access to software or other materials.

Charging Structure

Core material is available for re-use free of charge.

For value-added material, one of three different levels of charges may apply:

  • £250 – where minimal information is required to be re-used involving little additional input from us (typically involving less that 18 hours work);
  • £750 – where significant input is required from us (typically between 18-30 hours work); or
  • Ad hoc charges in excess of £750 – where a substantial amount of input is required (typically over 30 hours work). In these instances, we may also consider whether a fixed charge or royalties should be charged.

This information is intended only as a guide and we will provide further details when we receive a request to re-use information if a charge is to be applied.

When setting charges, we will – as far as practicable – calculate these charges in line with our accounting principles and by estimating the demand for the document over the appropriate accounting period.

If an applicant requests us to, we shall specify in writing:

  • the basis on which we calculated a standard charge; or
  • where a standard charge is not established, the factors we took into account in calculating the charge.