This act may be cited as the access to information act. It gives the constitutional right of access to any information held by the state and any information held by private bodies that is required for the exercise and protection of any rights the act is enforced by the south african human rights commission sahrc. The promotion of access to information act, 2000 or paia. The act makes provisions for ensuring free flow of information and peoples right to information. The access to information act revised statutes of canada, chapter a1, 1985 was proclaimed on july 1, 1983. Access to information act during the period of april 1, 2012 to march 31, 20.
A summarized statistical report on access to information act requests processed from april 1, 2012 to march 31, 20 is found at appendix a. Access to information act financial services commission. Therefore, this is the 26th year of operation of this statute. Access to information act roggkenya reporting on good. It gives canadian citizens, along with persons and corporations in canada, the right to request access to federal government records.
Below is the full text of the freedom of information act in a form showing. This act may be called the right to information act, 2005. The objects of this act are to reinforce and give further obictsor effect to certain fundamental principles underlying the system of. The freedom of information act biblioteca legal ambiental. Describe the information being sought and provide any relevant details necessary to help the international development research centre idrc find it. Public information act handbook 2020 texas attorney. The promotion of access to information act act 2 of 2000, which flows from section 32 of the sa constitution, gives effect to the constitutional right of access to any information held by the state or any information held by any other person, provided that such information is required for the exercise or protection of any rights. Section 10 of paia provides that the south african human rights commission must compile simple and easily comprehensible guidelines on. Download the access to public information act in pdf chapter one basic principles. The united republic of tanzania bill supplement no. Made under section 47 of the access to information act, 2005, act no.
The motivation for giving effect to the right of access to information is to foster a culture of transparency. Freedom of information act act 442 of 1976 an act to. Access to information is a cornerstone of democracy. The supplementary report on completed informal access to information requests is found at appendix b. The access to information act is based on three main principles government information should be available to the public. Revitalizing access to information office of the privacy. On 9 march 2001, the promotion of access to information act, no. The access to information draft law, referred to in this document as the law, was developed by the legal working group of the national network for the right of access to information. This electronic practice eliminates fees to requesters for the cost of reproducing records of more than 125 pages at no additional expense to pco. An explanation and interpretation of the information contained in the statistical report follows. The atip online request consists of a series of questions, which must be answered in sequence in order to proceed unless the question is optional. An act to provide members of the public with a general right of access to official documents and for connected matters. Access to information regulations, 2011 uganda legal. Mandatory disclosure despite falling within the grounds for refusal, the act states that certain information has to be disclosed.
The freedom of information act department of justice. One of the main requirements specified in the act, is the compilation of an information manual that provides information on both the types and categories. Access to information act it event management ck199801191423. This act overrides the provisions of other acts prohibiting the disclosure of information however described. The access to information act came into force on july 1, 1983. The act allows canadian citizens, permanent residents or any person or corporation present in canada a right of access to information that is under the control of a government institution. Right to information act 2009 queensland legislation.
It has established itself as one of the leading institutes in the world, playing its part in a highly dynamic business sector. The freedom of information act foia is a federal law that gives any person, including u. This act may be cited as the access to information act, 2016 and shall come into operation on such date as the minister may, by notice published in the gazette, appoint. As i have indicated on numerous occasions to parliament, the access to information act atia and pa are intended to work together as a seamless code. It is the obligation of the institution to ensure that a balance is achieved to allow the protection of. Introduction the purpose of the access to information act is to extend the present laws of canada to provide a right of access to information in records under the control of a government institution.
In 2000, the promotion of access to information act paia came into law, fulfilling the provision of section 32 of the constitution which requires the enactment of legislation relating to access to information. Information act 2 of 2000 paia is the national legislation contemplated in section 322 of the constitution. This act may be cited as the access to information act 2011 and shall come into force onthe datethe minister may, by order, appoint. Guide on how to use the promotion of access to information. This publication draws on the experiences and talents of many persons. The access to information act the act gives canadian citizens, permanent residents, and all individuals and corporations present in canada the right of access to records under the control of a government institution subject to the act. A citizens guide on using the freedom of information act. Through bill c208, which was proclaimed on march 25, 1999, section 67. The south african institute of chartered accountants saica is the preeminent accountancy body in south africa. The canada foundation for innovations cfi annual reports are tabled in parliament in accordance with section 72 of the access to information act. Section 2 of the access to information act gives canadian citizens and permanent residents a broad right of access to information contained in government records, subject to certain specific and limited exceptions.
Public information act handbook 2018 texas attorney. It was introduced to parliament on april 9, 2009 by the following parliamentarians, as members of lebpac lebanese parliamentarians against corruption. Annual report to parliament on the access to information act 20152016 privy council office. This right to access is limited when such information is protected from disclosure by one of foias nine statutory exemptions. The papers focus was to examine and analyse the relationship between freedom of expression and national security and address the issues of ensuring the requisite balance between the competing. Manual on the promotion of access to information act act. Your rights under the access to information act and. This report has been prepared in accordance with section 72 of the access to information act. The access to information act atia, proclaimed in april 1983, grants all canadian citizens and permanent residents the right to examine or receive copies of records under the control of a federal government institution, except in limited and specific circumstances. Ol applicant means aperson who hasmade a request in accordance with section 16. Access to information alberta civil liberties research. April 2007 an act to extend the present laws of canada that provide access to information under the control of the government of canada short title short title 1.
Canada foundation for innovation 1 fondation canadienne pour linnovation. The department of tourism is subject to the promotion of access to information act paia. It provides a wide range of support services to its members enabling them to play a key role in developing the rapidly changing south african economy. Particulars in terms of section 51 of the promotion of access to information act contact details. Titus corporation cc, the leader in distribution of third party utilities, provides a broad range of content, network security software and appliance solutions to individuals, enterprises and service providers. I would like to thank the authors for sharing their knowledge and time with us to make this both a scholarly and practical. You make requests to access general information meaning, information that is not personal to you or someone you are acting on behalf of under the ai act. The access to information act came into effect on july 1 st, 1983. Right to information and information privacy access application rti. The kenyan access to information act of 2016 pdf was enacted on september 21st, 2016 this is the act as downloaded from on sep 30, 2016.
Promotion of access to information act, 2000 wikipedia. The annual report is prepared and tabled in parliament in accordance with section 72 of the act. Access to information and privacy atip online request. Credit act 34 of 2005, read with any relevant definition in s. The ai act gives you the right to access information held by the federal government if you are a canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or an individual or corporation present in canada. The right to information act, 2009 bangladesh commonwealth. The access to information act aia gives canadian citizens and permanent residents a broad right of access to information contained in government records, subject to certain specific and. This act was implemented in four phases, over an eighteen month period, commencing on january 5, 2004 with the following ministries and agencies. In june 2002, the government of jamaica passed the access to information ati act, after several rounds of discussion and consultation with members of various stakeholder groups. Total for materials and labor manual redactionelectronic records. The act complements, but does not replace, other means of obtaining government information.
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