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#AccessToInfo #IDUAI2026
September 28, 2026 at 10:16 AM
electricbluesfan.bsky.social
2/10 The information and privacy commissioner has opened THREE reviews after the province stonewalled Postmedia's access to information requests.

The government is HIDING hundreds of pages containing survey results about critical policy decisions.
#AccessToInfo #Accountability #AbPoli #AbLeg
September 7, 2025 at 12:42 AM
biologists.bsky.social
From Albania to Zimbabwe, researchers in 30 developing and transition economy countries benefit from fee-free Open Access publishing and free read access in our journals following a Read & Publish agreement with @eifl.bsky.social
www.biologists.com/library-hub/...
#accesstoinfo #UNESCO
Read & Publish Open Access agreement with EIFL
Fee-free Open Access publishing in The Company of Biologists' hybrid journals is now available to researchers in 30 developing and transition economy countries.
www.biologists.com
September 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM
salitigationcentre.bsky.social
On #AccessToInfo Day, we must be reminded that reliable, transparent information is the best defence against disinformation.

The answer is more information, not more prosecutions. States must open their records, enforce access-to-information laws, and repeal "false news" offences. #IDUAI2026
September 28, 2026 at 1:54 PM
scriptorialtd.bsky.social
Happy #AccessToInfo Day! 📖🌍

Scriptoria helps researchers make their findings more accessible and impactful. From developing proposals and sharing findings to engaging non-specialists, all our courses can be tailored to suit your needs #IDUAI #RightToKnow

https://scriptoria.co.uk/training-courses
September 28, 2026 at 9:53 AM
glennfryatt.bsky.social
Who's lying then?

www.devon.gov.uk/accesstoinfo...
Plastic waste shipped to Asia - Freedom of information
Please provide information from your organisation about any plastic waste that has been shipped to Asia.
www.devon.gov.uk
July 4, 2026 at 9:35 AM
article19europe.bsky.social
We’re closely following the situation in #Türkiye 🇹🇷

@article19.bsky.social stresses that the use of 'virtual patrol', and the broad restrictions on social media platforms violate Türkiye’s intl human rights obligations on #FoE & #AccessToInfo 4/4
March 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
electricbluesfan.bsky.social
4/11 The two rejected recommendations target the province's controversial practice of:

• Limiting the number of topics allowed in access requests
• Splitting multi-topic requests into separate requests requiring additional fees

Both practices effectively block public scrutiny.
#AccessToInfo #Fees
August 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
owenboswarva.bsky.social
The growing case to protect FOI www.mysociety.org/2026/04/08/t... from @mysociety.org with a round-up of posts pushing back against a recent FT report that the UK Government is considering lowering the cost limit for FOI (which means more requests can be rejected)

#accesstoinfo #opengov #opendata
April 9, 2026 at 7:22 AM
danielcaseycbr.bsky.social
Monday is #RightToKnowDay. FOI is a key tool in research. We asked 100+ gov agencies what leaders told staff after public admin crisis... Some leaders dismissed the idea anything had gone wrong. doi.org/10.1080/1350... (w Maria Maley) @opengovpartnership.org @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social #AccessToInfo
Robodebt and the limits of learning: exploring meaning-making after a crisis
The flawed Robodebt programme, and its subsequent exposure through a Royal Commission, represented a serious crisis in Australian public administration. A vital task for leaders after a crisis is c...
doi.org
September 23, 2026 at 12:13 AM
iaccseries.bsky.social
#AccessToInfoDay spotlight: Journalists for Transparency (#J4T) break down their latest investigations on corruption & human rights ➡️ Watch the full playlist:
@moniango.bsky.social @100reporters.bsky.social
@anticorruption.bsky.social @passblue.bsky.social @aljazeera.com #RightToInfo #AccessToInfo
Last Articles by Journalists for Transparency (#J4T) - YouTube
A collection of the latest articles and investigations by Journalists for Transparency (#J4T) highlighting pressing issues around corruption, human rights, a...
www.youtube.com
September 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
owenboswarva.bsky.social
Opposition frontbench MPs to give evidence on Written Parliamentary Questions committees.parliament.uk/committee/12... (UK)

@commonsproccom.parliament.uk is taking oral evidence on 15 April

Find WPQs questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...

#opengov #govcomms #accesstoinfo #FOI
Written Parliamentary Questions (WPQs) are an important tool for Members of Parliament to obtain detailed and targeted information to aid in the scrutiny of Government policy and operations. The long-established purpose of WPQs is to uphold transparency and accountability by ensuring that the Government provides clear and timely information to Parliament, and to the public via their publication. Recent concerns have been raised that the present WPQ system has been coming under strain and not fully delivering on its intended purpose. This inquiry provides the opportunity to undertake a detailed review of WPQs, to look at their purpose, their use, and the processes that underpin them, to identify potential recommendations for improvement and reform. The evidence session will be broadcast on Parliament Live from 2.45pm on Wednesday 15th April.
April 14, 2026 at 5:51 PM
owenboswarva.bsky.social
High cost of court transcripts is neither inevitable nor accidental www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a... by Dr Natalie Byrom

Byrom sets out options, such as a requirement for transcripts that have already been produced to be deposited in a publicly accessible repository

#openjustice #accesstoinfo
The high cost of public access to transcripts is neither inevitable nor accidental. It is a direct consequence of the way in which the court service has chosen to procure transcription services from private companies. Under this model, the court service pays suppliers for transcripts it requires. The transcription company is responsible for any anonymisation that may be required and applying any reporting restrictions that are in place. When a member of the public requests a transcript, they must make a request to the court the hearing took place at and pay the transcription company directly at commercial rates. If the hearing has already been transcribed for the court service or another member of the public, a lower copy rate will apply - although this varies between suppliers. While the court service sets a maximum cost per number of words for transcripts in civil, family or tribunal proceedings, the cost of applying for Crown court transcripts is less transparent - with costs generally only provided upon request.
March 27, 2026 at 4:24 PM
celtglobalhealth.bsky.social
28 September was @unesco.org's International Day for Universal Access to Information.

We've told you why we think patients accessing research that represents them is important. Now we can show you how we're doing it.

www.liverpool.ac.uk/centre-of-ex...
#AccessToInfo #AccessToInfoDay #RightToKnow
a group of people are sat in a circle, the text is the blog title "Access to information is mission critical – here’s why and how we’re doing it"
September 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
ilariafevola.bsky.social
On #IDPD, @article19.bsky.social calls on #Tunisia to prioritise accessibility to ensure people with disabilities can fully access public info.

Inclusion is key to transparency & empowerment.

Read our statement:
www.article19.org/resources/tu...

#Accessibility #AccessToInfo
Tunisia: Ensure digital transformation supports access to information for people with disabilities - ARTICLE 19
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, ARTICLE 19 underscores the right of people with disabilities to access information.
www.article19.org
December 3, 2024 at 3:13 PM
action4justice.bsky.social
🌍 International Day for Universal Access to Information.
Everyone has the right to know what governments do in their name.

Our Freedom of Information Guide explains how to request info and hold power to account 👉 action4justice.org/legal_areas/...

#AccessToInfo #HumanRights #Accountability
Access to Information - Action 4 Justice
Rights to access, review and correct information held by the state are fundamental human rights. For a long time, the right to information was seen as an extension or component of other, more establis...
action4justice.org
September 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
iranhrm.bsky.social
Violation of the Right to Access Information under Systematic Censorship by the Ruling Regime in Iran
📉 Ranked 176/180 in press freedom (RSF 2025)
📰 2nd largest jailer of journalists
🚫 Blackouts hide protests & bloodshed
#IDUAI #AccessToInfo
iran-hrm.com/2025/09/28/v...
Violation of the Right to Access Information under Systematic Censorship by the Ruling Regime in Iran
Introduction September 28, the International Day for Universal Access to Information, was first recognized by UNESCO in 2015 and later
iran-hrm.com
September 30, 2025 at 8:08 AM
ofygh.bsky.social
Grants Alert! Up to $50K available via the Helen Darbishire Fund for Civil Society to support open gov reforms in OGP countries.

Deadline: July 6, 2025

Apply: wp.me/p23f03-eZ6

#OpenGov #Transparency #CSO #FundingOpportunity #OGP #CivicTech #HumanRights #AccessToInfo
June 11, 2025 at 6:33 AM
greatlakescenter.bsky.social
#AccessToInfo = stronger schools & communities. #PublicEducation #Transparency
September 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
opengovpartnership.org
In a new report, the IRM explores how #Kenya, one of OGP's oldest members, is working to expand #accesstoinfo, tackle corruption, and increase #publicparticipation and #openparliament.

Read Kenya's Open Gov Journey to learn more!

bit.ly/kenya-journey
June 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
ifex.org
🇬🇭 #Ghana: @TheMFWA urges @_AfricanUnion to adopt binding, rights-based framework to tackle disinformation & protect media freedom & #AccesstoInfo without enabling repression.
MFWA calls for binding AU framework on information integrity, freedom of expression
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has called on the African Union (AU) to adopt and operationalise a binding continental framework on information integrity and freedom of expression to…
buff.ly
April 28, 2026 at 5:30 AM
re-course.org
TODAY #WBGmeetings

How can stronger #AccessToInfo policies at the IFC build trust and ensure projects truly serve communities? Join us for a chat on transparency and accountability.

🗓 14.30–16.00 (DC)
📍 World Bank I Building, Room 2-250
📺 www.worldbank.org/en/events/20...
October 17, 2025 at 5:50 AM