Defiende presidenta funciones del Inai: no pueden ser absorbidas por otra instancia
The head of the National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection (INAI) firmly rejects any attempt to absorb its functions into other entities, such as the Audit or Anti-Corruption Prosecution. She argues that true democracy relies on autonomous institutions to translate public will into results, emphasizing that independent access-to-information bodies are essential for safeguarding democratic processes. Absorbing these duties would violate the separation of powers and federalism principles. Currently, INAI suffers from a critical shortage of commissioners, preventing it from holding valid sessions or effectively addressing citizen complaints regarding denied information and mishandled personal data. This lack of quorum directly impedes the organization’s ability to defend fundamental human rights and ensure transparency, leaving the public without adequate recourse against administrative failures. This situation is vital to open data because it highlights the fragility of legal frameworks protecting public access. Without a fully functioning autonomous body, citizens lose the institutional mechanism to demand transparency and accountability. Restoring the commission is crucial not only for institutional integrity but also for maintaining the open data ecosystem, ensuring that information remains accessible and that government actions remain subject to public scrutiny.
Source: vanguardia.com.mxPublished on 2023-04-26
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