What is the Access to Information Act Jamaica?

The Access to Information Act 2002 was enacted by the Jamaican Government to give the public access to information held by Government and to promote accountability and transparency in Government decision-making. The Act gives a right for persons to request information from Government in the form of official documents.

What does the Access to Information Act do?

The purpose of the Access to Information Act is to enhance the accountability and transparency of federal institutions in order to promote an open and democratic society and to enable public debate on the conduct of those institutions.

What is the information Act of 2002?

The Access to Information Act (2002) gives citizens and other persons a general legal right to obtain access to an official government document, other than an exempt document, which would otherwise be inaccessible.

What right does the Access to Information Act give you?

Under the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act , you have with the legal right to obtain information, in any form, that is under the control of a government institution. The acts serve to make government more open and transparent, and allow you to more fully participate in the democratic process.

What can you request under Freedom of Information Act?

You can ask for any information you think a public authority may hold. The right only covers recorded information which includes information held on computers, in emails and in printed or handwritten documents as well as images, video and audio recordings.

What is the purpose of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act?

The purpose of the Privacy Act is to protect the privacy of individuals with respect to their personal information. This Act governs the federal government’s collection, retention, use and disclosure of that information. It also provides individuals with a right of access to their personal information.

Who does FOI apply to?

Which organisations are covered by the Freedom of Information Act? The Act covers central government departments and the executive agencies and public bodies they sponsor. It also covers parliament, the armed forces, devolved administrations, local authorities, the NHS, schools, universities and police forces.

What are the 3 main acts when dealing with personal data?

Lawfulness, fairness and transparency.