Seller reference

Where licensable data comes from

Distinguish original collection, commissioned work, archives and licensed content.

Sources and guidance · Reviewed October 2026

Original operations

Business workflows produce linked records, but the business may not own every component. Customer material, employee communications and third-party content require separate review.

Commissioned collections

Agree contributor rights, consent, instructions and quality checks before collection. Record how each item was created and reviewed.

Public and licensed material

Public accessibility and an open download do not automatically permit every reuse. Preserve the actual licence, restrictions and attribution requirements with each source.

Use this as a preparation framework. It is not legal advice, a valuation or a promise that a buyer will accept your data.