SEDENA debe informar al INAI

The INAI’s resolution against the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena) underscores that access to public information is a fundamental right that does not require justification for its use. By determining that the military agency failed to adequately search for data on the containment of illegal weapons, the decision reaffirms state transparency as an essential mechanism for combating the violence crisis. This ruling ensures that citizens can demand accountability for national security operations, thereby promoting the openness of government data. The existence of evidence, such as arms exchange campaigns, contradicts Sedena’s refusal to provide information, highlighting that poor archival organization should not serve as an excuse to withhold vital information. By validating the search for these records, the INAI emphasizes that public information regarding seizures and border operations must be accessible to society. This strengthens the culture of open data, enabling the public to assess the effectiveness of government strategies against illegal trafficking. This case is significant for open data because it demonstrates that effective transparency requires institutions not only to comply with legal obligations but also to actively facilitate access to relevant data. When public security information is kept hidden or poorly managed, the public’s right to information is violated, and social analysis of insecurity is hindered. Therefore, promoting the proactive publication of such data is crucial to fostering citizen participation and improving security policies based on real evidence.

Source: elpuntocritico.com
Published on 2023-11-18

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