AKD’s domestic travel details exempt from RTI | Daily FT
AKD’s domestic travel details exempt from RTI | Daily FT
The Presidential Secretariat denied a citizen’s request for the President’s domestic travel details, citing security exemptions under the Right to Information Act. This decision highlights the tension between public accountability and state secrecy, often limiting transparency for high-ranking officials. Such broad security claims challenge the effectiveness of open data initiatives, as they create significant barriers for citizens seeking to monitor government activities. This reduces public trust and obscures potential oversight mechanisms necessary for democratic governance. This case is relevant to open data advocates as it demonstrates how legal loopholes can be exploited to withhold public information. It underscores the urgent need for clearer regulations that balance genuine security concerns with the right to access non-sensitive governmental data.
Source: ft.lkPublished on 2025-08-30
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