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Freedom of information is the foundation of free and open societies Obama Administration amends a law enacted 43 years ago By Jim Fisher-Thompson, America.gov 
Published June 12, 2009 
Washington - academics, journalists and ordinary citizens seeking access to information held by the U.S. government believe that the Freedom of Information Act, enacted 43 years ago, is one of the bastions of democracy . The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), enacted in 1966 and refined over the years, allows individuals and organizations (including organizations and non-US citizens) applying for access to unpublished documents held by agencies of the executive branch, without having to explain the reason for your request. When the FOIA was enacted for the first time, was considered revolutionary. Only Finland and Sweden had similar legislation. Since then, 80 countries have enacted similar laws, said Tom Blanton, director of the National Security Archive, a leading U.S. research institute that collects and publishes information gathered through FOIA. President Lyndon Johnson 
not enthusiastic when he signed the law requiring the executive make available to the public many documents on request. Many officials felt that the transparency required by the FOIA would prevent them from transmitting sensitive information in documents, thus impairing the function of government. Since its inception, the FOIA has become a popular reference tool for journalists, academics, businessmen, lawyers, consumers and environmental groups. Has contributed to the opening of the workings of government.
under FOIA, the fields of information are exempt from disclosure, personal information, certain business secrets related to national defense and foreign relations, and secrets trade and business. The law does not apply to the other two branches of the U.S. government, namely the judiciary (federal courts) and the legislature (Congress), or states. States have laws similar to the FOIA covering state government information. addthis_logo = 'http://uruguay.usembassy.gov / usaweb / images / DOSthumbnail.jpg '; addthis_brand =' U.S. EMBASSY MONTEVIDEO '; ESPAÑOL Freedom of information is the foundation of free and open societies Obama Administration amends a law enacted 43 years ago By Jim Fisher-Thompson, America.gov Published June 12, 2009 Washington - academics, journalists and ordinary citizens seeking access to information held by the U.S. government believe that the Freedom of Information Act, enacted 43 years ago, is one of the bastions of democracy . The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), enacted in 1966 and refined over the years, allows individuals and organizations (including organizations and non-US citizens) applying for access to unpublished documents held by agencies of the executive branch, without having to explain the reason for your request. When the FOIA was enacted for the first time, was considered revolutionary. Only Finland and Sweden had similar legislation. Since then, 80 countries have enacted similar laws, said Tom Blanton, director of the National Security Archive, a leading U.S. research institute that collects and publishes information gathered through FOIA. President Lyndon Johnson not enthusiastic when he signed the law requiring the executive make available to the public many documents on request. Many officials felt that the transparency required by the FOIA would prevent them from transmitting sensitive information in documents, thus impairing the function of government. Since its inception, the FOIA has become a popular reference tool for journalists, academics, businessmen, lawyers, consumers and environmental groups. Has contributed to the opening of the workings of government. January 21 on his second day in office, President Obama directed the Department of Justice to further enhance information more accessible to the public. The Attorney General Eric Holder, whose department oversees the management and processing of FOIA requests from federal agencies, published a series of guidelines on 19 March in compliance with the orders of Obama. Calling the policy Obama as "a radical change in the way the government sees transparency," Holder added that the FOIA "reflects our nation's fundamental commitment to open government" and that the new guidelines "are intended underscore that commitment and make sure that is put into practice. " The new guidelines, which apply to all agencies of power executive, including the requirement that, when responding to a request for information, agencies should ask: "What I can disclose?". The agency should not withhold information just because it is technically allowed to do so. 
The guidelines also call for: - Releasing records in part if they can not fully disclosed. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OVERSEAS
Other countries have experienced first hand the impact of increased transparency of government through laws like the FOIA.
Recently, the Freedom of Information Act in the United Kingdom, passed in 2000 but only implemented recently, allowed Heather Brooke, an American freelance journalist, exposing a government scandal. The journalist, who lives and works in the UK used his experience as an investigative reporter in America to make requests via the FOIA regarding expenses claimed by MPs.
Brooke's request sparked a lively debate in the House of Commons, to determine if the governing Labour Party could get an exemption from the statements of expenditure, according to the new law.
A major British newspaper, The Daily Telegraph, had access to some of the information and published a series of articles identifying 80 members of Parliament as alleged abusers of government expense accounts. The findings led to the resignation of House Speaker of Commons.
China is also experiencing greater government transparency, after recently promulgated its Regulations on the Disclosure of Government Information. The law, a year ago, has resulted in more openness, being an example is the Finance ministry's decision to publish online the government's 2009 budget on 20 March. In the past year has been reported to the Chinese public as much information environment.
Like its U.S. counterpart, the China FOIA also requires government agencies to submit a public annual report on actions taken to disseminate information to the public.
For more information, English on the steps that follow federal agencies to arrange
FOIA requests, see the website of the Department of Justice.
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The guidelines also call for: - Releasing records in part if they can not fully disclosed. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OVERSEAS Other countries have experienced first hand the impact of increased transparency of government through laws like the FOIA.
Recently, the Freedom of Information Act in the United Kingdom, passed in 2000 but only implemented recently, allowed Heather Brooke, an American freelance journalist, exposing a government scandal. The journalist, who lives and works in the UK used his experience as an investigative reporter in America to make requests via the FOIA regarding expenses claimed by MPs.
Brooke's request sparked a lively debate in the House of Commons, to determine if the governing Labour Party could get an exemption from the statements of expenditure, according to the new law.
A major British newspaper, The Daily Telegraph, had access to some of the information and published a series of articles identifying 80 members of Parliament as alleged abusers of government expense accounts. The findings led to the resignation of House Speaker of Commons.
China is also experiencing greater government transparency, after recently promulgated its Regulations on the Disclosure of Government Information. The law, a year ago, has resulted in more openness, being an example is the Finance ministry's decision to publish online the government's 2009 budget on 20 March. In the past year has been reported to the Chinese public as much information environment.
Like its U.S. counterpart, the China FOIA also requires government agencies to submit a public annual report on actions taken to disseminate information to the public.
For more information, English on the steps that follow federal agencies to arrange
FOIA requests, see the website of the Department of Justice.
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