• In October 2022, the Minnesota District Court denied RCFP's request to unseal this information, stating that RCFP "does not allege that it has any intent, much less an imminent intent, to access or inspect any of the materials that it seeks to unseal. (eff.org)
  • The November 2023 edition of the Journal of Civic Information, published by the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Freedom of Information Project, features. (brechner.org)
  • On the occasion of the International Day for Universal Access to Information, our Research Associate Mária Žuffová critically examines access to information policies, as assessed by the Media Pluralism Monitor 2023 . (eui.eu)
  • For instance, in Croatia, administrative silence represented over half of the reported complaints to the Information Commissioner (Bilic & Valecic, 2023). (eui.eu)
  • Through Resolution 211/2023 of the Agency for Access to Public Information (B.O. 10/31/23), it was approved the "INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY OF THE AGENCY FOR ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION", which applies throughout the institutional scope of this Agency, to its resources and to all its processes, whether internal or external, linked through contracts or agreements with third parties. (estudio-ofarrell.com)
  • The legislation makes the Public Information Act more understandable, reasonable and fair, Morhaim said. (nfoic.org)
  • Some countries, especially new democracies such as Albania, Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia, have been in the top ten countries of the Global Right to Information Rating, which assesses the quality of access to information legislation worldwide. (eui.eu)
  • A survey of state EMS agency directors indicated that a lack of legislation authorizing the use of AEDs by nonmedical first responders impeded state attempts to increase the accessibility of AEDs in public locations (7). (cdc.gov)
  • The Council of Europe Convention on Access to Official Documents from 27 November 2008, the Aarhus Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters, the Recommendations of the CE Committee of Ministers on Access to Official Documents from 21 February 2002 establish clear European standards on the public's access to information. (khpg.org)
  • In this context, a Luxembourg court was asked by two beneficial owners of Luxembourg companies to restrict the general public's access to information concerning them. (theworldlawgroup.com)
  • the general public's access to information on beneficial ownership constitutes a serious interference with the fundamental rights to respect for private life and to the protection of personal data enshrined in Articles 7 and 8 of the Charter, respectively. (theworldlawgroup.com)
  • The CJEU then tempered this statement by observing that the EU legislature, in seeking to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, " pursues an objective of general interest capable of justifying even serious interferences with the fundamental rights enshrined in Articles 7 and 8 of the Charter, and that the general public's access to information on beneficial ownership is appropriate for contributing to the attainment of that objective . (theworldlawgroup.com)
  • The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) ("GIPA Act") is the current "Freedom of Information Act" or "Right to Information Act" in New South Wales. (edu.au)
  • Based on the principles of openness and accountability in government, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requires federal agencies to provide the public access to government records and information. (gao.gov)
  • In fiscal years 2010 through 2019, federal agencies claimed a total of 256 statutes as the basis for withholding requested information using Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemptions known as (b)(3) exemptions. (gao.gov)
  • Freedom of Information Act-How Open is Public Access to Government Data? (gao.gov)
  • The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) establishes a legal right for individuals and organizations to. (gao.gov)
  • The US adopted the Freedom of Information Act in 1966 following years of public pressure. (ernstversusencana.ca)
  • Among Canadian provinces, Nova Scotia blazed the trail, implementing its Freedom of Information Act in 1977. (ernstversusencana.ca)
  • Tromble, 2018), they can contribute to cultivating relations between institutions and the public. (eui.eu)
  • In March 2018, OVIC established the Public Access Agency Reference Group, comprising representatives from across government to engage with agencies about OVIC's work and agencies' experiences, operating environments and ideas regarding the operation and administration of the FOI Act. (vic.gov.au)
  • In the given case reference to the Law on Citizens' Appeals is untenable since the month period for responding to such appeals is determined by the fact that the relevant body must take certain action aimed at checking the information provided in the appeal and meeting it, whereas an information request requires only sending information about the activities of the authorities. (khpg.org)
  • This binding convention establishes minimum legal and institutional requirements to ensure that citizens have the opportunity to obtain environmental information, participate in decision-making processes, and have access to judicial and administrative redress to protect the environment. (eli.org)
  • While citizens' regular emails can be left without a response (Vaccari, 2014), information requests must be responded to. (eui.eu)
  • According to AIP's assessement, the proposed amendments are to the detriment of citizens' right to information and jeopardize the transparency of institutions. (aip-bg.org)
  • The response concluded that open access to PSI would foster creative, innovative and often unanticipated entrepreneurial activities when businesses and citizens are allowed to use PSI to create products and services. (vic.gov.au)
  • Open access also enhances engagement between citizens and government on critical policy issues leading to broad economic and social benefits. (vic.gov.au)
  • In theory, Alberta's disclosure law says government is a caretaker of information that belongs to citizens. (ernstversusencana.ca)
  • It deals with protection of privacy: what information can be collected about citizens, who uses it, and for what, and how it can be disclosed. (ernstversusencana.ca)
  • But FSMB disagreed with Public Citizens' approach to ranking boards, saying it could mislead. (medscape.com)
  • Access to public information is considered of fundamental importance for the effective functioning of democratic systems, as it enhances governments' and public officials' accountability, boosting people participation and allowing their informed participation into public life. (wikipedia.org)
  • Principle 10 emphasizes the importance of public access to information, participation in decision-making processes, and access to judicial procedures and remedies. (eli.org)
  • Adopted in December 1999, the Inter-American Strategy for the Promotion of Public Participation in Decision-making for Sustainable Development (or "ISP") offers another approach, in this case non-binding, for advancing environmental governance. (eli.org)
  • Another chapter, authored by Ali Ahmad of Bayero University in Kano, Nigeria, explores the Islamic law foundations for public access to information, participation, and justice generally as well as in the particular context of natural resource management. (eli.org)
  • While there, ELI gave a presentation on the national, sub-regional, and regional opportunities that African countries have to help shape and implement the emerging international norms of access to information, public participation, and access to justice. (eli.org)
  • Two centuries later, most access to information laws were legislated, having government transparency and accountability as their primary goal. (eui.eu)
  • The main objective of the Access to Information Forum project is to improve the transparency and accountability of public institutions. (aip-bg.org)
  • April 22, 2020 - the Access to Information Programme submitted a statement regarding the Draft Bill of Amendments to the Bulgarian Excise Duties and Tax Warehouses Act through which the Access to Public Information Act (APIA) is also being amended. (aip-bg.org)
  • Public Citizen's report includes an analysis of how frequently medical boards sanctioned physicians in 2019, 2020, and 2021. (medscape.com)
  • Information is excerpted from the corresponding toxicological profiles. (cdc.gov)
  • You can obtain further information on our web site about all the ATSDR toxicological profiles and how they are developed. (cdc.gov)
  • You can also access the public health statements (PHSs), which contain information taken from chapter One of their respective ATSDR Toxicological Profiles. (cdc.gov)
  • According to experts, these non-specific laws that might grant access to some classes of information, such as environmental information or archives, require amendments to comply with the basic international and European standards. (wikipedia.org)
  • NFOIC works nationally and with its state organization members to promote laws, policies and practices that ensure expeditious access to state and local public records, proceedings and officials. (nfoic.org)
  • The article focuses on how to get the average person to care about open government laws and the daunting task journalists encounter when trying to access public records. (brechner.org)
  • Access to information laws can also serve many other functions for different groups. (eui.eu)
  • Even if public institutions cannot disclose the requested information, they must provide reasons for doing so within the bounds of the access to information laws. (eui.eu)
  • As this year's Media Pluralism Monitor (MPM) results have again demonstrated, despite the benefits that good implementation and enforcement of access to information laws can bring, many European governments perceive their own access to information policies as a threat and find excuses for how to limit requesters' rights (Bleyer-Simon et al. (eui.eu)
  • For instance, there are countries with no constitutional right of access to information or with weak access to information laws, such as Denmark, France, or Luxembourg, but that have reasonably good implementation and enforcement. (eui.eu)
  • Agencies can also cite other federal laws to exempt certain information from release. (gao.gov)
  • The fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989 saw a spike in the number of freedom of information (FOI) laws on the books. (ernstversusencana.ca)
  • Ag-gag" laws: evolution, resurgence, and public health implications. (cdc.gov)
  • The term "ag-gag" refers to state laws that intentionally limit public access to information about agricultur al production practices, particularly livestock production. (cdc.gov)
  • We conclude with a discussion of the role of environmental and occupational health professionals to encourage critical evaluation of how ag-gag laws might influence the health, safety, and interests of day-to-day agricultur al laborers and the public living proximal to industrial food animal production. (cdc.gov)
  • A new Texas website allows the public to access many of the details of every officer-involved shooting that results in injury or death. (nfoic.org)
  • During martial law the information on ownership structure of financial service providers and collection agencies will not be published on the NBU's official website. (bank.gov.ua)
  • ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. (ftc.gov)
  • The following provides information about how PTS processes personal data collected through our website at www.pts.se . (pts.se)
  • Read more about the right of public access to official information and confidentiality on the website of the Swedish Government . (pts.se)
  • PTS may transfer personal information submitted via the website if the Agency is the wrong authority to receive such information, which means that it should be transferred to the correct body. (pts.se)
  • For further information about access to personal or health information, please visit the Privacy and Personal Information section of the SCU website. (edu.au)
  • Mandatory Disclosure of Open Access Information: this is obligatory publication of certain information on the University's website, free of charge. (edu.au)
  • Please visit your local resort/ski area's website or by contact by phone for detailed information and advisories about public access within their Controlled Recreation Area. (gov.bc.ca)
  • This website contains a large number of articles relating to many different medical conditions as well as information about a number of diagnostic tests. (drmyhill.co.uk)
  • Your court may also find that making a computer and the case information website available to court visitors cuts down on your need to provide in-person counter service. (rsi.com)
  • The FindHelpNowKY.org website bridges a gap between Kentucky residents and timely access to substance use treatment facilities and services. (cdc.gov)
  • Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. (cdc.gov)
  • For more information on CDC's web notification policies, see Website Disclaimers . (cdc.gov)
  • The student accesses the website, surprised by the generous amount of personal data about this person, made public for everyone to see. (lu.se)
  • Wide-ranging ONline Data for Epidemiologic Research (WONDER) -- is an easy-to-use internet system that makes the information resources of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) available to public health professionals and the public at large. (cdc.gov)
  • CDC WONDER, developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is an integrated information and communication system for public health. (cdc.gov)
  • This type of proceeding usually takes place at the Federal Trade Commission's headquarters in Washington, D.C., but this trial will be completely virtual in light of ongoing public health concerns. (ftc.gov)
  • MRLs can help public health professionals know who's at risk of getting sick in a certain location. (cdc.gov)
  • of information for public health professionals. (cdc.gov)
  • The opioid overdose epidemic is a public health emergency. (cdc.gov)
  • It provides access to a wide array of public health information. (cdc.gov)
  • CDC WONDER furthers CDC's mission of health promotion and disease prevention by speeding and simplifying access to public health information for state and local health departments, the Public Health Service, and the academic public health community. (cdc.gov)
  • The ATSDR ToxGuides™ are quick reference guides providing information such as chemical and physical properties, sources of exposure, routes of exposure, minimal risk levels, children's health, and health effects. (cdc.gov)
  • We're pleased to have with us Ms. Amanda Ingram, who's an Epidemiologist Supervisor working in the Infectious Diseases and Outbreaks Division at the Alabama Department of Public Health. (cdc.gov)
  • First, I'd like to take the time to thank the organizers of this call for allowing us to speak about how this investigation began in Alabama from a local and state public health perspective. (cdc.gov)
  • Four significant predictors explained 52%-72% of the differences in health outcomes between the 2 groups: gross national income, literacy rate, access to clean water and level of corruption. (who.int)
  • All reasonable precautions have been taken by the World Health Organization to verify the information contained in this publication. (who.int)
  • The WHO Library is the world's leading library on public health. (who.int)
  • the importance of establishing an online directory, where the public can search for and obtain information about the PSI held by government. (vic.gov.au)
  • The brief argues that RCFP has standing to sue to access search warrants and other materials related to the Stored Communications Act (SCA) sealed by a federal district court. (eff.org)
  • The accessibility of these certificates was exploited by many, including a new type of search service that extracts people's data from public registers compiles it and publishes it online, available for everyone to access. (lu.se)
  • Even if the Constitutional article echoes Article No. 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), experts say that the possibilities to restrict the fundamental right of access to public information are provided in an overbroad manner. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Director shall not restrict access to the data provided in accordance with section 1723a(m)(1)(A) of this title or section 1456(e)(1)(A) of this title or with subsection (a)(2). (cornell.edu)
  • RA21 evaluated the remote access capabilities in existence toward the end of 2016, and quickly concluded that SAML-based federated authentication held the most promise to provide a robust, scalable solution for remote access to scholarly content. (niso.org)
  • According to this guarantee if a person has a valid reason preventing them from filling out a written request, this can be done for them by the official responsible for answering information requests, with the official obliged to provide his or her name and contact number and give it to the person requesting the information. (khpg.org)
  • David Cuillier, director of the Brechner Freedom of Information Project, will provide a national overview of the ability for people to access government information at. (brechner.org)
  • In particular, the changes provide that each public body will be free to decide on the actual costs for the provision of information, while now there is a threshold set by the Minister of Finance in accordance with the law. (aip-bg.org)
  • It describes how the architecture was used in developing the SPIRE system, whose aim is to provide advice and information which will assist the integration of students with disabilities into higher education. (herts.ac.uk)
  • As the nature of public safety work and technology become more complex, there is a growing need for radios that provide both mission-critical voice communications, as well as advanced data-sharing capabilities. (police1.com)
  • At a minimum, we will provide a factual summary of interventional clinical trials results, which is easily understood by the general public, for those studies required by the European Clinical Trial Regulation (EU CTR). (bms.com)
  • Major court systems in New England use Forecourt CMS and Forecourt ePublish to provide web-based public access to case information. (rsi.com)
  • To provide the general public with access to specific and detailed information from CDC. (cdc.gov)
  • You may also access the ToxFAQs ™, which are summaries of the PHSs and provide answers to the most frequently asked questions. (cdc.gov)
  • The act also specifies exemptions, e.g., information can be withheld for national security or personal privacy concerns. (gao.gov)
  • FOIA also specifies nine exemptions agencies may cite to withhold information when responding to FOIA requests. (gao.gov)
  • The well-ordered case information display pages make it easy for users to review case data including involved party and attorney information, docket entries, and associated materials such as briefs or courtroom recordings. (rsi.com)
  • Our response to public comments is available from the public docket. (cdc.gov)
  • The Director shall make available to the public, in forms useful to the public (including forms accessible by computers), the data submitted by the enterprises in the reports required under section 1723a(m) of this title or section 1456(e) of this title . (cornell.edu)
  • Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Director may not make available to the public data that the Director determines pursuant to section 4546 of this title are proprietary information. (cornell.edu)
  • The Director may charge reasonable fees to cover the cost of making data available under this section to the public. (cornell.edu)
  • The public shall have access to Risk Management Plans (RMP), including any electronic data developed as part of the US EPA reporting requirements. (lafd.org)
  • Factors Influencing the Use of Mobile Systems to Access Healthcare Big Data in a Namibian Public Hospital," Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ) 33, no.3: 81-99. (igi-global.com)
  • The use of mobile systems to access healthcare big data is generally a challenge, but worse in Namibia because the influencing factors are not empirically known in the country. (igi-global.com)
  • The objective of this study is to examine the factors that can determine and influence the use of mobile systems to access big data within the public healthcare in Namibia. (igi-global.com)
  • By doing so the regulator restricted access for users to data from individual registers and lists. (bank.gov.ua)
  • Personal data includes all types of information which directly or indirectly can be associated with a living natural person. (pts.se)
  • This means that all documents, including personal data, submitted to PTS become public documents which may be provided to any party requesting them. (pts.se)
  • Your personal data may also be provided to any party needing the information as a consequence of electronic document processing based on the fulfilment of an agreement with you, a legal obligation, a task of public interest or a task in connection with an exercise by a public authority where information processing is necessary. (pts.se)
  • In responding to the 2009 parliamentary Inquiry into Improving Access to Victorian Public Sector Information and Data , government committed to transform the way the public sector provides access to its PSI by adopting an 'open by default' approach. (vic.gov.au)
  • By submitting your information, you agree to be contacted by the selected vendor(s) and that the data you submit is exempt from Do Not Sell My Personal Information requests. (police1.com)
  • In addition to the above images, the following data relating to your planning application will be keyed into a casework database system and will also form part of the planning register available for public viewing online. (cne-siar.gov.uk)
  • To achieve these benefits courthouses require a web publishing solution that integrates with their case management system, that pushes non-confidential case data to the web in a timely manner, and that provides a user-friendly information access experience for the public. (rsi.com)
  • Each night Forecourt CMS automatically feeds the latest public (non-impounded) data to Forecourt ePublish for publishing on the web. (rsi.com)
  • Query numeric data sets on CDC's information systems, via "fill-in-the blank" web pages. (cdc.gov)
  • Public-use data sets about mortality (deaths), cancer incidence, HIV and AIDS, TB, natality (births), census data and many other topics are available for query, and the requested data are readily summarized and analyzed. (cdc.gov)
  • In order to protect personal privacy, and to prevent revealing information that may identify specific individuals, small data values are not available in some circumstances. (cdc.gov)
  • There is also the possibility to find out how much he is earning, but you need to pay a subscription fee to get access to this category of data. (lu.se)
  • Access request #04-2055 , filed August 12, received notice of delay to Sept.20, no follow-up after that, appealed to Commissioner Cavoukian Nov.10]. (publiccommons.ca)
  • It is attended and chaired by the Information Commissioner and Public Access Deputy Commissioner. (vic.gov.au)
  • Since the aim in adopting the Law on Access to Public Information was to ensure transparency and openness of those in authority and to create mechanisms enabling everybody to have access to public information, UHHRU and KHPG call on Volodymyr Lytvyn to not make the above-mentioned amendments which run counter to Ukraine's Constitution, European standards and the interests of the Ukrainian public. (khpg.org)
  • But if Redford and Scott are sincere in their pledge to openness, public consultation is just the beginning. (ernstversusencana.ca)
  • When the revolution of the Internet was in full bloom at the turn of the century, with new forms of mass communication innovating the media landscape, Sweden saw the opportunity to strengthen freedom of expression and information, as one of the main pillars of openness. (lu.se)
  • Further, agencies cited 19 additional statutes to withhold information in fiscal years 2017 through 2019 that had not been used in fiscal years 2010 through 2016. (gao.gov)
  • The tendency to withhold information from the people at large is therefore to be strongly checked. (ernstversusencana.ca)
  • The MPM evaluates access to information policies (including whistle-blowers' protection) in EU member states and candidate countries through its Protection of the Right to Information indicator. (eui.eu)
  • The Center for Universal Design (CUD) is a national information, technical assistance, and research center that evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible and universal design in housing, commercial and public facilities, outdoor environments, and products. (cdc.gov)
  • FOIA's exemption 3, also referred to as the (b)(3) exemption, specifically authorizes withholding information on the basis of another federal statute that prohibits disclosure of that information. (gao.gov)
  • The SCA authorizes the government to access, among other things, the content of a subscriber's electronic communications by obtaining a warrant. (eff.org)
  • The Cypriot government couldn't sign or ratify the 2009 Council of Europe Convention on Access to Official Documents as it did not have a transparency law that meets the Convention's minimum standard. (wikipedia.org)
  • Members of the public may access OCA information for up to 10 facilities per calendar month, without geographic restriction, by showing photo identification issued by a Federal, State, or local government agency such as a driver's license or passport. (lafd.org)
  • The Ukrainian public and the international community warmly welcomed the adoption of this law which demonstrated the commitment of the Ukrainian government to democratic values. (khpg.org)
  • Not just journalists, they've always been bearing the load and carrying the weight of advocating for open government, but people like Black Lives Matter, people like environmentalists, who benefit from access to information, making open government their fight too," said LoMonte. (brechner.org)
  • Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site. (ftc.gov)
  • Public sector information (PSI) is a powerful resource that could be better used to drive open government, innovation, commerce, and community engagement for the benefit of Victorians. (vic.gov.au)
  • Ineffective whole-of-government leadership and governance of information management has failed to drive the significant cultural and operational changes needed to achieve open access to PSI. (vic.gov.au)
  • The audit assessed whether selected agencies are effectively facilitating access to public sector information (PSI) and whether whole-of-government leadership and oversight has supported improved performance. (vic.gov.au)
  • Critical to explaining this outcome is the partial and compromised implementation of the IM framework government committed to in early 2010 and the subsequent ineffective whole-of-government leadership and governance of information management. (vic.gov.au)
  • In Victoria you have the right to access documents held by government, to ask for your personal information to be amended, to make a complaint about the handling of your FOI request and to request an independent review of an FOI decision. (vic.gov.au)
  • In Victoria you have privacy rights when interacting with government organisations which limit what personal information can be collected, how it is used and disclosed. (vic.gov.au)
  • Hundreds of government agencies in North America are using the radios to improve public safety communications, including in the cities of Orlando, Jacksonville, Houston and Des Moines. (police1.com)
  • Further information about access to government information is contained below. (edu.au)
  • The University was established by the Southern Cross University Act 1993 (NSW) for public purposes, so it is both a public authority and a Government agency under the GIPA Act and is subject to its terms. (edu.au)
  • Questions about the collection of information can be directed to the Manager of Corporate Web , Government Digital Experience Division. (gov.bc.ca)
  • It also grants Albertans the right to information held by public bodies-government ministries, school boards, municipalities, police and others. (ernstversusencana.ca)
  • In most places, the press and public have no way of knowing how many SCA warrants the government applies for, what kinds of records it's seeking, what information the government presented to support its warrant applications, and how many of the applications are granted or denied. (eff.org)
  • Arkansas residents right now are facing a sudden and serious attempt to block their access to important government information. (eff.org)
  • Members of the public, government agencies, or private organizations can tell us which chemicals they are worried about. (cdc.gov)
  • The right of access to information in Cyprus is guaranteed in constitutional provisions on freedom of expression but the legal framework is seriously flawed, with no law on access to information in the Republic of Cyprus and a law that falls below Council of Europe standards in the Northern part of Cyprus. (wikipedia.org)
  • The NISO Recommended Practices for Improved Access to Institutionally-Provided Information Resources is available for public comment between April 17 and May 17, 2019. (niso.org)
  • This is largely because the critical foundation of comprehensive and sound information management practices has been neglected. (vic.gov.au)
  • While I identified areas that had been progressed, the foundation of comprehensive and sound information management (IM) practices have been neglected. (vic.gov.au)
  • Prior to posting, personal identifiers and commercially confidential information will be redacted in accordance with Bristol Myers Squibb redaction guidance, which adheres to industry best practices. (bms.com)
  • They said there that "…in a democratic society it is essential that state authorities be governed by the principle of maximum disclosure, which establishes the presumption that all information is accessible, subject only to a restricted system of exceptions. (ciat.org)
  • As to 2011, a research by the Open Cyprus Project showed that there was a level of 75% of administrative silence island-wide, in response to information requests. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Right to Access Information Law obliges "public bodies" to process all information requests, regardless of the means by which they are submitted. (wikipedia.org)
  • 2. The proposed amendments would remove the option of making an information request by email, fax, with the requests and responses received being allowed only in written form. (khpg.org)
  • 3. Establishing the timeframe for providing a response to an information request to a month, with the possibility of this being extended to 45 days, is not in keeping with international standards and does not promote the enjoyment of the right to receive information via information requests. (khpg.org)
  • All mentioned countries experience implementation and enforcement problems, with administrative silence (instances when the public authority does not respond to information requests at all) representing the most common. (eui.eu)
  • Other problems included delays in responding to information requests and time-consuming and ineffective appeal mechanisms, including piled-up complaints with oversight bodies (Spassov et al. (eui.eu)
  • At the same time, full denials of requests based on a statutory exemption increased by 10 percent and partial denials, when an agency provided the requester with some, but not all, of the information requested, increased by 76 percent. (gao.gov)
  • The public gains convenient, on-demand access to case information of interest, while courts sharply reduce the time they spend servicing public information requests. (rsi.com)
  • Keeping this information under seal implicates "people's free speech and privacy rights, both in the physical world and digitally. (eff.org)
  • NISO, based in Baltimore, MD, fosters the development and maintenance of standards that facilitate the creation, persistent management, and effective interchange of information so that it can be trusted for use in research and learning. (niso.org)
  • The questionnaire was divided into four sections covering local systems (e.g., integrated library systems), Internet access, electronic resources, & local wide area networks used to facilitate access to to these resources. (dianepublishing.net)
  • This is crucial because agencies need to first understand and properly manage the information they hold before they can effectively facilitate public access. (vic.gov.au)
  • For patient education information, see Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) . (medscape.com)
  • The federal district court's decision that RCFP lacks such standing - and to keep this vital information under seal - contradicts decades of First Amendment and common law broadly granting organizations and the public the right to petition for unsealing. (eff.org)
  • If individuals, organizations, outlines the ToxProfile's information on where toxic (harmful) substances or agencies have requested hazardous substances and its potential have been left behind. (cdc.gov)
  • User access to information in registers, lists, the CIS NBU, and information on ownership structure of financial service providers and collection agencies will be restored within five business days as of lifting or cancelling martial law in Ukraine. (bank.gov.ua)
  • By adhering to local, regional, and national requirements for clinical trial disclosure, we are committed to publicly sharing information on the clinical trials we conduct, regardless of the outcome, as described below. (bms.com)
  • Public Citizen said Congress should change federal law to let members of the public get information from the NPDB to do a background check on physicians whom they are considering seeing or are already seeing. (medscape.com)
  • Ideally, this amendment should include free continuous query access by medical boards for all their licensees,' the report said. (medscape.com)
  • The entire book is being published under open access. (igi-global.com)
  • This book is being published under Platinum Open Access through funding from Diponegoro University, Indonesia. (igi-global.com)
  • The Walmart Corporation and the Lumina Foundation have provided funding to make New Models of Higher Education: Unbundled, Rebundled, Customized, and DIY fully open access, completely removing any paywall between scholars in education and the latest research on new models for the future of higher education. (igi-global.com)
  • Through a collaboration between IGI Global and the University of North Texas, the Handbook of Research on the Global View of Open Access and Scholarly Communications has been published as fully open access, completely removing any paywall between researchers of any field, and the latest research on the equitable and inclusive nature of Open Access and all of its complications. (igi-global.com)
  • STM members include learned societies, university presses, both subscription and open access publishers, new starts , and established players. (niso.org)
  • The Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union and Kharkiv Human Rights Group have addressed an open appeal to Volodymyr Lytvyn, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, regarding the draft law introducing amendments to the recently adopted Law on Access to Public Information. (khpg.org)
  • The trial will be open to the public, except for those sessions that the Chief Administrative Law Judge orders to be closed, or held in camera . (ftc.gov)
  • However, the agencies we examined are not providing the public with full and open access to the information to which they are entitled. (vic.gov.au)
  • Proactive Release: this is the release of more of the University's information than simply the mandatory Open Access Information, in an appropriate manner and at the lowest reasonable cost. (edu.au)
  • To make an informal request for information, please email Information Access Officer . (edu.au)
  • The American Heart Association (AHA) has since promoted structured public access defibrillation (PAD) programs to allow nonmedical first responders and lay bystanders to use AEDs (8). (cdc.gov)
  • Theoretically, even more lives could be saved if targeted members of the general public could obtain early access to and have training in the use of AEDs and CPR. (medscape.com)
  • Forecourt® ePublish, an add-on module for the Forecourt Case Management System (CMS), makes it simple for courthouses to share non-confidential case information and materials with the public over the internet. (rsi.com)
  • In order to prevent illegal use by the aggressor of public information on participants of the nonbank financial market of Ukraine and enhancing security, the NBU has restricted access to such information for the duration of martial law. (bank.gov.ua)
  • The fundamental premise of the right of access to public information is that the information held by governmental institutions is in principle public and may be concealed only on the basis of legitimate reasons which should be detailed in the law. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2006, by ruling in "Claude Reyes" case, the IACHR Court established a principle of great relevance for the subsequent legal construction of the right of access to public information in the countries of the region. (ciat.org)
  • 117, have been interpreted by the Courts in the light of the principle of maximum publicity to mean that there certain information, for example that relating to tax benefits and their beneficiaries does not require that absolute reservation because other relevant interests, those of the rest of the citizenry, advise its publicity. (ciat.org)
  • Persons found to be in trespass or in contravention of public access advisories within Controlled Recreation Areas may be evicted from the area and face enforcement actions by local authorities. (gov.bc.ca)
  • In some cases, however, information may be deemed to be confidential and is consequently not provided to third parties. (pts.se)
  • A consumer watchdog group is pressing for broader public access to a confidential federal database that tracks disciplinary records for physicians in a new report , arguing that extra public scrutiny could pressure state medical boards to be more aggressive watchdogs. (medscape.com)
  • The Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) ruggedized series of APX® NEXT P25 two-way radios bring critical information to field response and simplify operation with enhanced interfaces. (police1.com)
  • Informal Release: this is the release of information in response to a person's informal request, wherever possible. (edu.au)
  • Formal Access: this is the release of information in response to a formal access application. (edu.au)
  • A statewide survey of electronic resources & access services provided by New Jersey libraries. (dianepublishing.net)
  • Our solutions in land mobile radio communications, video security & access control and command center software, bolstered by managed & support services, create an integrated technology ecosystem to help make communities safer and businesses stay productive and secure. (police1.com)
  • Then, in 2010, the OAS General Assembly approved the "Model Law on Access to Public Information" that quickly became the legal text that many countries sanctioned. (ciat.org)
  • In its first General Assembly in 1946, the United Nations called freedom of information a fundamental human right. (ernstversusencana.ca)
  • Vice versa - public authorities do not automatically abuse a weak law as an excuse to obstruct access to public interest information. (eui.eu)
  • Agency" is defined in section 4 of the GIPA Act to include public authorities. (edu.au)
  • As a public authority, PTS is encompassed by the right of public access to official information. (pts.se)
  • The definition of "public authority" in the GIPA Act encompasses a body established for a public purpose by or under the provisions of a legislative instrument. (edu.au)
  • The information on this form is collected under the authority of Sections 26(c) and 27(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to help us assess and respond to your enquiry. (gov.bc.ca)
  • The Comhairle as a Planning Authority has a statutory requirement to maintain a public register of planning applications. (cne-siar.gov.uk)
  • 4. The exclusion is proposed of an important and generally accepted European guarantee providing people with disabilities with access to information. (khpg.org)
  • How Does The Kirkwood Ave. Closure Affect Access For Those With Disabilities? (indianapublicmedia.org)
  • But Behrman said closing the street permanently still brings the question back to access for those with disabilities. (indianapublicmedia.org)
  • A major emphasis of the questionnaire was to gather information on direct patron access to electronic sources of information. (dianepublishing.net)
  • Through this proposal, a law governing a fundamental human right - such as the right to information - is considered being amended by a law that has nothing to do with access to information. (aip-bg.org)
  • The constitutional protection ensured by the Fundamental Law on Freedom of Expression was thus extended to encompass emerging online activities aimed at disseminating information and facilitating free speech. (lu.se)
  • Until 2017, Cyprus was the only country in Europe, other than Luxembourg, without a law guaranteeing the right of access to information. (wikipedia.org)
  • For example, agencies increased their use of a section of the Bank Secrecy Act, which exempts information pertaining to reportable financial transactions (31 U.S.C. § 5319), by 235 percent-from 958 times in fiscal year 2016 to 3,209 times in fiscal year 2017. (gao.gov)
  • the State Archives Law No. 208 of 1991, for information held in archives. (wikipedia.org)
  • This runs counter to European standards which clearly state that a person requesting an official document does not need to explain the reason why he or she wishes access to the official document. (khpg.org)
  • California, the largest US state by both population and number of physicians, landed near the middle, ranking 27th with a rate of 0.83 serious actions per 1000 physicians, Public Citizen said. (medscape.com)
  • If licensing boards routinely queried the NPDB, they would not be faulted by the public and state legislators for not knowing about malpractice payments or disciplinary actions affecting their licensees and therefore not taking reasonable actions concerning their licensees found to have poor records,' the report said. (medscape.com)
  • The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) agreed with some of the other suggestions Public Citizen offered in the report. (medscape.com)
  • A 2011 research recommends that, with regard to the Access to Information Law in the Northern part of the country, the scope of the law should be extended to all classes of information held by public bodies. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is not a complete database of all information held by the council. (cheltenham.gov.uk)
  • Since late 2013, a draft law on the Right to Access Public Information is being discussed in the Parliament of the (Southern) Republic of Cyprus. (wikipedia.org)
  • Members of the public may access OCA information for all facilities that are located in or potentially impact the jurisdiction of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) where they live or work. (lafd.org)
  • To access local information, appropriate documentation showing home or work address and signature on a sign-in sheet must be provided. (lafd.org)