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BBC signs open data agreement

. Corporation signals its willingness to collaborate with the Open Data Institute and three other non-profit bodies.

. The BBC has signed an agreement marking its intention to use open data standards where possible and declaring its support for free and open internet technologies.

.  according to the BBC, will allow for closer collaborations between the broadcaster and each of the four organisations on a variety of mutual interests such as the release of structured open data and the use of open standards in web development. 

. "Since its formation just over a year ago the Open Data Institute has galvanised the debate around the economic and cultural value of open data, with the BBC taking an active role in the conversation and attending the recent ODI summit," said James Purnell, the BBC director, strategy and digital. "This MoU will give a shape to our discussions and help identify areas where we can work together to benefit the public, and I look forward to seeing the results."

. The BBC states that one of the aims of the agreement is to provide clear technical standards and models to other organisations wishing to work with it and to impart a deeper understanding of the technologies involved to those using the internet.

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