Organizaciones cuestionaron el decreto de Milei que limita el acceso a información pública

Organizaciones cuestionaron el decreto de Milei que limita el acceso a información pública | Análisis

The recent Decree 780/24 significantly restricts access to public information by expanding discretionary exceptions, allowing officials to unilaterally determine what constitutes public interest versus private state secrecy. More than sixty civil society and human rights organizations argue that this measure constitutes a regression in transparency, directly contradicting national legislation and international human rights standards. The primary concern is that this increased discretion shields government actors from public scrutiny, thereby weakening accountability and anti-corruption efforts. This situation is highly relevant to open data because it attacks the foundational principle that public sector data should be accessible and reusable by citizens. When administrative bodies gain unchecked power to withhold information, they undermine the availability of government datasets necessary for independent analysis, journalism, and civic oversight. This creates a hostile environment for data ecosystems, where the opacity of public records prevents the validation of government actions and limits the potential for evidence-based policy improvements driven by external data use. Ultimately, the coalition demands the immediate repeal of the decree to restore transparency and protect the right to access information. Maintaining open and accessible government data is crucial for fostering trust and enabling democratic participation. If data availability is reduced by arbitrary classifications, the ability of society to engage with and monitor public administration is severely compromised, highlighting the critical need to safeguard open data frameworks against political discretion.

Source: analisisdigital.com.ar
Published on 2024-09-05

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