ARTICLE 19 Information Disclosure Policy
Adopted April 2007, last amended November 2017.
Introduction
ARTICLE 19, has for many years campaigned for a right to access information held by public and private bodies as a basic human right. We believe that public these bodies have an obligation to disclose information and that every member of the public has a corresponding right to receive information. Access to information enhances democracy and participation, reduces wrongdoing and leads to better public policies and practices.
In keeping with the spirit and beliefs of our organisation, we have drafted adopted our own Information Disclosure Policy. This Policy is fully consistent with our policies and standards on access to information held by public and private bodies. In particular, it is drafted with a view to respecting the public’s right to know and it is based on the principle of maximum disclosure. In accordance with those principles, two main means of providing access are envisaged: first, we disclose a wide range of information on a routine basis, via our website (www.article19.org). Second, all of the information we hold, subject to limited exceptions, will be made available upon request.