Monday, November 02, 2009

Open and Shut: "There should be a law against it"

Open and Shut: "There should be a law against it": "This blog takes an interest in all issues associated with Freedom of Information (FOI) and privacy legislation in Australia. It also includes comment about open transparent and accountable government and privacy issues generally drawing ...



Open and Shut - http://foi-privacy.blogspot.com/
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Sunday, November 01, 2009

B93 News: FOI Request for Hospitals

B93 News: FOI Request for Hospitals: "FOI Request for Hospitals. The Ontario Hospital Association wants the province's 155 hospitals to be subject to freedom of information laws. It's asking the government to make the change. CEO Tom Closson says recent controversies ...



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City auditor's independence questioned

City auditor's independence questioned: "Earlier this month, a Free Press access-to-information request revealed the city spent ... and Auditor General of Canada reports to the House of Commons. ...
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Talk About Local » What should government do to help hyperlocal ...

Talk About Local » What should government do to help hyperlocal ...: "Make information free by default (rather than FOI by request) and then keep out of the way and let hyperlocal blogs and twitter deliver. Put out geocoded data easy to use. Free up data and FOI. Fund Geo-location tools / standards for ...



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FOI Friday: Ten things we've learnt thanks to the Freedom of ...

FOI Friday: Ten things we've learnt thanks to the Freedom of ...: "A brilliant story to kick-off this week's FOI round-up from the Newcastle Evening Chronicle. On one hand, the Government spends money trying to keep us off sunbeds. On the other hand, local councils still have sunbeds in leisure centres ...



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