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Which section of the act outlines the duties of government organizations?
Which section of the act outlines the duties of government organizations?
- Section 8
- Section 6
- Section 4 (correct)
- Section 12
According to the act, which section deals with the naming of Public Information Officers?
According to the act, which section deals with the naming of Public Information Officers?
- Section 9
- Section 3
- Section 5 (correct)
- Section 7
Which section specifies how one should ask for information?
Which section specifies how one should ask for information?
- Section 8
- Section 10
- Section 6 (correct)
- Section 12
How long should providing information take, as regulated by which section?
How long should providing information take, as regulated by which section?
Under which section do some information disclosures not apply?
Under which section do some information disclosures not apply?
What section covers why an information request may not be approved?
What section covers why an information request may not be approved?
If data can be separated, which section is used?
If data can be separated, which section is used?
Which section addresses information involving another party?
Which section addresses information involving another party?
Where can you find the details needed to form the Central Information Commission?
Where can you find the details needed to form the Central Information Commission?
What outlines constituting a State Information Commision?
What outlines constituting a State Information Commision?
What are the assigned authorities Information Commissions have outlined in?
What are the assigned authorities Information Commissions have outlined in?
Where would someone find information on the guidelines for appealing?
Where would someone find information on the guidelines for appealing?
If a Public Information Officers does something wrong, what section covers their punishment?
If a Public Information Officers does something wrong, what section covers their punishment?
What section protects one's actions done honestly?
What section protects one's actions done honestly?
If two laws conflict, which section tells which one to follow?
If two laws conflict, which section tells which one to follow?
What organization is exempt?
What organization is exempt?
Flashcards
Section 4: Obligations of Public Authorities
Section 4: Obligations of Public Authorities
Deals with the duties that government bodies have to the public regarding transparency and providing information.
Section 5: Appointment of Public Information Officers
Section 5: Appointment of Public Information Officers
Addresses the process to designate individuals responsible for handling information requests from the public.
Section 6: Procedure for Requesting Information
Section 6: Procedure for Requesting Information
Outlines how a citizen should formally ask a government agency for records and data.
Section 7: Time Limit for Providing Information
Section 7: Time Limit for Providing Information
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Section 8: Exemptions from Disclosure of Information
Section 8: Exemptions from Disclosure of Information
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Section 9: Grounds for Rejection of Requests
Section 9: Grounds for Rejection of Requests
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Section 10: Severability of Information
Section 10: Severability of Information
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Section 11: Third Party Information
Section 11: Third Party Information
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Section 12: Constitution of Central Information Commission
Section 12: Constitution of Central Information Commission
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Section 15: Constitution of State Information Commission
Section 15: Constitution of State Information Commission
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Section 18: Powers and Functions of Information Commissions
Section 18: Powers and Functions of Information Commissions
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Section 19: Appeal Process
Section 19: Appeal Process
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Section 20: Penalties for Public Information Officers
Section 20: Penalties for Public Information Officers
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Section 21: Protection of Action Taken in Good Faith
Section 21: Protection of Action Taken in Good Faith
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Section 22: Overriding Effect of the Act
Section 22: Overriding Effect of the Act
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Section 24: Exemption for Certain Organizations
Section 24: Exemption for Certain Organizations
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Study Notes
- The text outlines key sections of an act or legal framework, likely related to Right to Information or transparency laws.
Obligations of Public Authorities
- Defines the duties and responsibilities of governmental bodies in providing information.
Appointment of Public Information Officers
- Specifies the process for designating officials responsible for handling information requests.
Procedure for Requesting Information
- Describes the formal steps individuals must take to obtain information from public entities.
Time Limit for Providing Information
- Establishes deadlines for public authorities to respond to information requests.
Exemptions from Disclosure of Information
- Lists categories of information that are protected from public access.
Grounds for Rejection of Requests
- Details the specific reasons an information request can be legally denied.
Severability of Information
- Addresses how to handle requests containing both disclosable and non-disclosable information.
Third Party Information
- Outlines procedures for dealing with information involving individuals or entities other than the requester or the public authority.
Constitution of Central Information Commission
- Focuses on the structure and establishment of the central body.
Constitution of State Information Commission
- Focuses on the structure and establishment of the state body.
Powers and Functions of Information Commissions
- Defines the authority and responsibilities of the information commissions.
Appeal Process
- Describes the mechanism for appealing decisions related to information requests.
Penalties for Public Information Officers
- Specifies consequences for failing to comply with the act.
Protection of Action Taken in Good Faith
- Shields officials from liability when acting honestly and reasonably.
Overriding Effect of the Act
- States that the act takes precedence over other laws in matters of information disclosure.
Exemption for Certain Organizations
- Lists specific organizations excluded from the act's provisions.
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