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The National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information, and Personal Data Protection (INAI) has ordered the Chamber of Deputies to provide a comprehensive list of legal reforms aimed at eradicating political violence against women, covering the period from 2010 to early 2024. This directive ensures that citizens, particularly women, can access specific legislative details, including the names, approval dates, and objectives of the normative changes, thereby affirming their legitimate interest in understanding the legal framework that protects their rights. The decision followed the Chamber’s initial instruction to an applicant to conduct self-directed searches via online portals, which the INAI deemed insufficient. The Institute determined that this approach failed to provide legal certainty, as users could not verify whether they had exhausted all search criteria or located every relevant reform. Consequently, the INAI emphasized that the Chamber must actively coordinate with its specialized administrative units to guarantee that the requested information is complete and accurate, rather than leaving verification to the public. This case is highly relevant to open data, as it reinforces the obligation of public institutions to provide proactive, verifiable, and complete access to information. It highlights that transparency requires more than mere data availability; it demands institutional accountability to ensure that open data is truly accessible and trustworthy. By compelling the government to validate the completeness of the records, the ruling strengthens the principle that open data must be reliable and comprehensive, empowering citizens with concrete tools to monitor legislative progress on gender equality and human rights.

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Published on 2024-03-18

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