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Freedom of Information
Freedom of Information
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HISTORY
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WHY IS
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
IMPORTANT?
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• Significant to DEMOCRACY
A system which requires active
engagement and participation of all
citizens in decision-making and in
governance.
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• TRANSPARENCY and
ACCOUNTABILITY in the government
•Dismantle the culture of secrecy
•Expose wrongdoings
•Anti-corruption tool
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E.O.
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• Official records
- information produced or received by a public officer
or employee, or by a government office in an official capacity or
pursuant to a public function or duty.
• Public records
- information required by laws, executive orders, rules,
or regulations to be entered, kept and made publicly available by a
government office.
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“When you give false information,
you tend to restrict the freedom
of choice to others.”
~ Randal Marlin
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