The United Nations urges Mexico to promptly appoint commissioners to the National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection (INAI) to safeguard the right to access information and the protection of personal data. This appointment is crucial for preserving institutional autonomy and preventing democratic backsliding, underscoring the need for a transparent and gender-equal selection process. The urgency arises from the agency’s inability to function without a quorum, which threatens its oversight capacity during critical governance forums. Leaders warn that political polarization jeopardizes democratic continuity, highlighting the fragility of current progress in civil liberties and administrative effectiveness. This situation is vital for open data, as robust and independent oversight institutions are prerequisites for transparent public sector operations. Without fully staffed bodies such as INAI, citizens cannot effectively demand accountability, access government information, or ensure that their personal data is protected from misuse by state actors.
Source:Published on 2023-04-22
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