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Public Sector Information – A National Resource (Australia)

Public Sector Information – A National Resource (Australia)

15 November 2011 - Information experts from public and private sectors are gathering today at a conference in Canberra to share ideas and insights on the future direction of...

IC pleased with Federal Court of Appeal’s decision (Canada)

IC pleased with Federal Court of Appeal’s decision (Canada)

23 November 2011 – Ottawa: In the case of The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) v The Information Commissioner of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal today dismissed the...

Info czars tell Tories to place 'integrity' at heart of information reforms  (Canada)

Info czars tell Tories to place 'integrity' at heart of information reforms (Canada)

The Canadian Press Info czars tell Tories to place 'integrity' at heart of information reforms January 25, 2012 OTTAWA - Canada's federal and provincial information...

Information Commissioners in Asia

Country Name of Organisation
Hong Kong Office of the Ombudsman
India Central Information Commission
Thailand Office of the Official Information Commission

What Is Public Information?

Public information is all information originating from the field of work of the public sector bodies.

FOI Quotes

"Publicity is justly commended as a remedy for social and industrial diseases. Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants; electric light the most efficient policeman.” -- Louis D.…