The TEPJF publicly supports the INAI, emphasizing that transparency is essential for democracy and judicial independence. This backing highlights the critical role of institutions like the INAI in fostering accountability and strengthening democratic transitions through open access to information. The INAI has faced prolonged paralysis due to a shortage of commissioners, preventing it from processing citizen requests or resolving transparency violations. Despite judicial interventions urging the Senate to fill the vacant position, the agency remains unable to function, leaving citizens without recourse for their information requests. This situation is highly relevant to open data because institutional stagnation directly blocks the flow of public information. Without a fully functional regulatory body, the principles of transparency and data protection cannot be effectively enforced, undermining the broader ecosystem of open government and citizen trust.
Source:Published on 2023-06-03