ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਕਾਨੂੰਨ
ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਦੀ ਆਜ਼ਾਦੀ, ਨਿਗਰਾਨੀ ਅਤੇ ਜਾਂਚ ਸ਼ਕਤੀਆਂ।
ਜਾਣ-ਪਛਾਣ
Information law encompasses FOI, data protection, and surveillance regulation. The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives the public a right to request information from public authorities. The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 regulates lawful surveillance with 'double-lock' authorisation.
ਮੂਲ ਸਿਧਾਂਤ
Right to Information — Any person can request information from a public authority (20 working days to respond).
Exemptions — Absolute (no public interest test) and qualified (public interest balance).
Environmental Information — Governed by the EIR 2004, broader than FOI in some respects.
Investigatory Powers — IPA 2016 provides framework for lawful interception and bulk data acquisition.
Oversight — Investigatory Powers Commissioner and Judicial Commissioners oversee surveillance.
ਮੁੱਖ ਐਕਟ
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Investigatory Powers Act 2016
ਆਮ ਸਥਿਤੀਆਂ
Council refuses FOI request
Request an internal review. If still refused, complain to the ICO, which can order disclosure. Appeal to the First-tier Tribunal.