Law No. 411 “On the right to access information”.

This Law aims to create legal conditions for citizens to freely search for and obtain information. It emphasizes the importance of information openness in the activities of state authorities and local self-governance bodies. Key legal principles include the right to access information, public interest, and the definition of official documents. The Law establishes a framework for ensuring transparency and accountability in governmental operations. It outlines several measures to ensure access to information, including the obligation of state bodies and organizations to provide accurate and complete information within established deadlines. It mandates the publication of official documents and the maintenance of registries containing essential details about these documents. The Law also specifies that access to information should not be restricted unless necessary for national security or other legal reasons. It provides for various forms of information requests, including written and oral requests, and emphasizes the need for timely responses to such requests. The implementation of the Law involves the immediate dissemination of information related to public safety and health risks. It requires state bodies to establish procedures for public access to information and to comply with requests in a timely manner. The law also addresses the need for accountability in cases of violations of the right to access information. Secondary themes include the protection of third-party rights during information provision and the establishment of limitations on access to information only as necessary for specific legal protections.