A set of provisions and procedures that regulate the exercise of the right to access public
(unprotected) information produced by public entities, regardless of its source, form, or nature, in
order to enhance the principles of transparency and integrity.
Basic Principles of Freedom of Information:
First Principle: Transparency
The right to know information related to
the activities of public entities to enhance the principle of transparency.
Second Principle: Necessity and Proportionality
Any restrictions on
obtaining or requesting access to protected information shall be justified
clearly and explicitly.
Third Principle: Equality
All requests by individuals to access or
obtain public information shall be dealt with on an equal and non-discriminatory
basis.
Fourth Principle: Public information is open by default
Everyone has
the right to access public information that is not classified as confidential or
restricted without the need for a specific justification.