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Rights In Data

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it permissible to exclude the Federal rights In Data provisions from a contract when the contractor will be using open source code software to develop the deliverable items?

Yes, the Federal rights In Data provisions would not be appropriate for a situation where open source code software is being used. (Posted: March, 2013)