Media Groups in Armenia Say New Law Restricts Freedom of Information
A proposed bill in Armenia threatens to severely restrict public access to information by introducing vague categories like "service information of limited distribution." Media groups argue this broad language allows the government to withhold almost any document, undermining the country’s existing Freedom of Information law. This development is critical to open data advocates because it signals a dangerous shift toward state secrecy and reduced transparency. By legitimizing the withholding of routine administrative records, the legislation erodes the foundational principles necessary for an open and accountable information ecosystem. Civil society organizations are urging the President to veto the bill, fearing it will stifle press freedom and limit public scrutiny. Their collective stance highlights the ongoing global struggle to protect data availability against political maneuvers that prioritize control over the right to know.
Source: hetq.amPublished on 2023-03-14
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