Freedom of Information
[No. of 2002 3
THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION BILL, 2002
ARRANGEMENT OF CLAUSES
PART I
PRELIMINARY
Section
1. Short title and commencement
2. Interpretation
3. Application
4. Construction of other laws prohibiting or restricting disclosure or providing for
access
PART II
THE PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMISSION
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9.
The Commission
Composition of Commission
Functions of Commission
Powers of Commission
Director and other staff
PART III
RIGHT OF ACCESS TO INFORMATION
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Right of access to information
Exemption from disclosure
Determination of exemption
Exemption for protection of privacy
Exemptions for functions of public authorities
Exemption for confidential commercial information
Public interest
Employee may disclose information
Records under security classification
Severability of information
PART IV
GENERAL OBLIGATION OF PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
TO PUBLISH INFORMATION
20. Public authorities to publish certain information
21. Obligation to keep records
22. Appointment of information officers
N.A.B 14, 2002