Government plan to charge for FOI requests labelled a ‘truth tax’

Government plan to charge for FOI requests labelled a ‘truth tax’

Banning anonymous FOI requests and introducing fees aims to streamline access. Opponents label this a truth tax, fearing reduced public transparency. This debate highlights the tension between efficient data governance and open access.

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