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The authorities believe in open and accountable government. This requires
reasonable access to government information. An administrative Code on
Access to Information now applies to all bureaux and departments, which
are committed to making information available to the public.
The code sets out the types of government information
to which the public has access. It also lists categories of exemptions
to ensure appropriate confidentiality of sensitive information held by
the Government, and information involving personal privacy and commercial
sensitivity.
The public may complain to The Ombudsman about government
departments that fail to respond to requests for information in accordance
with the code. It represents a major step in meeting public expectations
of greater transparency from the Government. |
