The global right to information faces severe threats as journalists endure violence, imprisonment, and censorship. This erosion of press freedom directly undermines the availability of accurate, reliable data for the public, creating an environment where disinformation thrives and accountability diminishes. Open data ecosystems rely fundamentally on the ability of independent reporters to investigate and disseminate truthful information. When journalists are suppressed, the flow of verifiable facts stops, compromising the integrity of societal knowledge bases and hindering efforts to maintain transparent, data-driven governance. Protecting press freedom is essential for sustaining the open data movement. Supporting journalists ensures that critical information remains accessible and trustworthy, fostering an environment where data can be used effectively to inform citizens and hold power to account.
Source: rsf.orgPublished on 2024-11-29
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