¿Imaginas a México sin acceso a información pública?

The article warns that abolishing Mexico’s National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection (INAI) would severely undermine accountability and human rights. Without this institution, citizens would lose access to critical government information, allowing corruption cases such as those involving Segalmex and Pegasus to be hidden, while obscuring the use of public funds and irregularities in infrastructure projects. Consequently, transparency would vanish, leaving the public unable to verify official data or compare truths about public spending and officials’ salaries. Furthermore, the INAI serves as a vital bridge between investigative journalism and society, exposing complex networks of resource diversion. Its absence would directly harm vulnerable groups, preventing families of the disappeared from locating their loved ones, workers from securing their pensions, and patients from accessing their medical records. This loss of access would exacerbate information disparities between the government and the populace, eroding democratic oversight and the ability to effectively challenge official narratives. Finally, the institution plays a crucial role in protecting personal data against cyber threats and corporate exploitation. Defending its autonomy is essential not only for maintaining access to information but also for safeguarding privacy in an era of rising phishing attacks and financial data breaches. This case highlights the principle of open data, demonstrating that robust legal frameworks and independent oversight are necessary to ensure that public data transparency protects both societal accountability and individual rights.

Source: cuartopoder.mx
Published on 2024-02-03

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