Freedom of Information Law set (Cayman Islands)

Freedom of Information Law set
Published on Sunday, January 4, 2009	Email To Friend Print Version
Carole Excell Freedom of Information (FOI) Coordinator Dan Duguay Auditor General Billy Adam Businessman By Tad Stoner tad@caymannetnews.com Pronouncing herself "ready to go", Freedom of Information (FOI) Coordinator Carole Excell – and 89 Information Managers throughout Government – on Monday morning will usher in the Cayman Islands first guarantee of public access to official records. First legislated on 31 August 2007, the long-awaited bill enables the public to seek information on any subject from any government entity, and obligates government to respond, usually within one month of the request. "It takes the member of the public acting on their rights to enforce their right to know," said Ms Excell. "It's up to people to make [the law] work. "It makes the Government more transparent and accountable. Members of the public have the right to access public records and it helps you make decisions. If you want to know how your country runs, you want to participate in that and you care about your country, you need access to information. It enables you to make informed decisions." ... FULL ARTICLE