On 03/07/2020 11:23, Tony OSM wrote:
There was a reference to £1000 worth of data being made free each month to individual users - can't find out how this works yet. This may allow us as individuals to populate OSM and OSM essentially aggregates the data - rather like postcode data.
Generally reconstructing a database piecemeal is considered no different from copying a substantial part in one go.
I suspect the reality with postcodes is that the the Post Office doesn't see collection of individual codes from the relevant business or resident as a significant risk, as they don't believe anyone will construct a sufficiently complete database that way.
Unlike natural features, both postcodes and telephone numbers start their life as entries in databases, but both of them need to be known to contacts of a person without the need for formally entering into a licence agreement.
However, if every user used their free quota of postcode searches each day, I think the Post Office would take action.
Normally when limited searches are allowed, there is also a personal use only restriction applied.
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