But there are some real issues.

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We are on the cusp geographic data providing the lingua franca for allowing governments to work together to more effectively ameliorate the growing economic, social and environmental issues facing humanity. There is a growing desire and move to better ut

Policy issues that need consideration are:

. Who is accountable for the various components of an NSDI or GSDI and who will pay for it?

. What roles will partnerships play in fulfilling spatial information needs?

. To what extent should these activities be privatized?

. What are the potential risks and benefits of privatization?

. Can incentives be created to encourage wide spread spatial data use and sharing?

. To what extent can Defense and Intel data be utilized to support civilian initiatives such as GDIN?

. What new liabilities and responsibilities will arise?

. How will public policies on the right to privacy and public access affect spatial data activities?