EU Open Source Policy Summit 2024 Panel: Meet the OSS Stewards – Foundations’ New Role
In the wake of the Cyber Resilience Act, a new sort of OSS stakeholder has been created in EU law: the Open Source Software Steward. These are legal persons which provide support on a sustained basis for the development of OSS products of cybersecurity importance, which are intended for commercial activities, and who play a main role in ensuring the viability of those products.
But what does this actually mean? This session aims to demystify the responsibilities and impacts for Foundations expected to be classified as OSS Stewards. We’ll examine the broader implications for OSS projects and collaborative efforts. Furthermore, as governments worldwide heighten their focus on open source, we’ll discuss strategies to foster an OSS ecosystem that responsibly engages with government entities and maximises societal benefits through open source innovations.
by OpenForum Europe
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