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Law No.2657-XII of 1992 on information.

Country/Territory
Ukraine
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992 (2000)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Access-to-information Authorization/permit Classification/declassification Data collection/reporting Institution Non-governmental entity International organization Basic legislation
Geographical area
Black Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia
Entry into force notes
Entry into force from the date of its official publication.
Abstract

The present Law ensures the right of citizens to access to information and establishes the legal basis for information activity. The document consists of VI sections that contain 54 articles. Section I (arts. 1-11) lays down general provisions. Section II (arts. 12-16) regards information activity. Section III (arts. 17-41) regards spheres, types and storage systems of information and regime of access thereto. Section IV (arts. 42-44) regards participants of information relations, their rights and duties. Section V (arts. 45-49) regards protection of information and establishes liability for the infringement of legislation on information. Section VI (arts. 50-54) regards international information activity, international cooperation with foreign states, foreign and international organizations in the sphere of information.

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