For the COSMO-SkyMed constellation, the Italian government—through the Italian Space Agency (ASI)—has implemented specific legal frameworks to regulate the dissemination and use of its satellite data. Access to COSMO-SkyMed products is governed by a formal "License to Use," which outlines strict conditions on data usage, sharing, and processing. This includes limitations on sublicensing, requirements for project-specific authorization, and compliance with data protection regulations such as the EU GDPR.

Prerequisites:

• Sufficient national activities to justify a dedicated framework for EO

• Institutional & political interest and support for utilising EO technologies for services

• Understand national

policies and identify national policies that utilise EO data

• Identify and build relationships with stakeholders involved in policy implementation

• Access to EO data, data processing and analysis capabilities

Cost:

• Ballpark: USD 20k–250k

• Includes: literature review and baseline study, stakeholder consultations report drafting and validation, legal review, parliamentary passage/decrees if needed

Timeframe:

• Overall: 6–12 mo

• Phase: scoping (1–2 mo), consultation (2–4 mo), drafting (2–4 mo), validation (1–2 mo)

Pros:

• Data Quality - Promotes high standards for data accuracy and reliability

• Security - Regulates who can access and use specific data, preventing misuse and ensuring compliance

Considerations:

• Administrative Burden - Can create additional administrative burden

• Data Access - May restrict access to data for certain entities

• Financial Impact - Can hinder revenue stream of providers due to less accessible product