Freedom of Information Score 2012
Strength of the legal framework on access to information
| Indicator Factsheet | |
|---|---|
| Theme | Regulation |
| Component | Freedom of Information Regulation |
| Dataset | EuroPAM |
| Name | Freedom of Information Score |
| Description | Strength of the legal framework on access to information |
| Methodology snapshot | This indicator consists of the standardized sum of individual scores assessing the strength of the legal framework on freedom of information in terms of Scope and Coverage, Information access and release, Exceptions and Overrides, Sanctions for non-compliance, and Monitoring and Oversight. The right to information guarantees access to information or records held by government bodies. It may also prescribe proactive disclosure of official data or documents, specify the procedures for access, and outline exemptions for purposes of national security and other concerns. These obligations establish a method of accountability for governments that is upheld by civil society and individual citizens. |
| Scale | weak legal framework to strong legal framework Note: For this indicator, max values are better. |
| Methodology | https://europam.eu/?module=methodology |
| Attribution | EUROPAM is a dataset compiled and published by a team of researchers at the European Research Centre for Anti-Corruption and State-Building (ERCAS) |
Other Indicators of the Freedom of Information Regulation component
Exceptions and Overrides
This indicator assesses exemptions to disclosure and the availability of appeals processes
Information Access and Release
This indicator evaluates existing procedures to access public information and the deadlines for its release
Monitoring and Oversight
This indicator evaluates the existence of institutional mechanisms to support the implementation of disclosure requirements, including the mandatory appointment of information officers in public agencies, the designation of a public body responsible for applying sanctions, the presence of a public body dedicated to public outreach, the establishment of a nodal agency for RTI implementation support and compliance, the legal specification of the Ombudsman's involvement in implementation, and the requirement for reporting data and/or implementation.
Sanctions for Non-Compliance
This indicator assesses the presence of specified sanctions for violations of disclosure requirements, including administrative sanctions, fines, and criminal sanctions
Scope and Coverage
This indicator assesses the scope of public information disclosure, including the coverage of both public and private sectors, and the access to specific documents, whether subject to reactive and/or proactive disclosure