15.3.
Open standard
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The development of an open standard occurs on the basis of an open decision making procedure. The standard is adopted, has been published and a standard specification document is available for free or at a nominal charge. The copying, distribution and using of the standard must be permissible for no fee or at a nominal fee.
Source(s):
DEMO_net. Interoperability requirements and standards in eParticipation. Deliverable, DEMO_net Consortium, to appear in 2008.
European Commission. European Interoperability Framework for pan-European eGovernment services. Brochure, European Commission, 2004.

