Freedom of Information Legislation in the Pacific - Discussion Paper
type: Dataset
description: The guide seeks to rekindle debate and discussion about the value of freedom of information laws, as well as to provide a practical roadmap for their introduction, where necessary. The guide is in three parts. Part 1 traces developments in the field across the Pacific Part 2 examines the principles necessary to underpin sound freedom of information laws. Part 3 identifies 13 key elements needed for proper and effective freedom of information legislation.
language: en
date created: 21-07-2021T03:07:03.0
date modified: 20-02-2025T18:02:01.0
publisher: Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme
keywords: freedom of information
keywords: legislation
keywords: information sharing
keywords: data sharing
keywords: sdg 16.10
license: https://pacific-data.sprep.org/resource/public-data-license-agreement-0
spatial coverage: Pacific Region
accountable person: Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Program
distribution: Freedom of Information Legislation in the Pacific Region - Discussion Paper
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  file format: pdf
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  description: Freedom of information laws could arguably be based on five fundamental principles – namely: 1. the principle of maximum disclosure 2. the principle of openness 3. the principle of limited exemptions 4. the principle of access 5. the principle of fairness and equity