Sentences with phrase «seeking access to government information»

For example, in cases dealing with criminal procedure, civil rights, First Amendment, due process, privacy and attorneys, decisions would be considered liberal when they come down on the side of a criminal defendant, a civil rights claimant, a person seeking access to government information, or anyone identified as an underdog.

Not exact matches

At least some individuals seeking a security clearance from the US government in order to access classified information may have to report their bitcoin holdings prior to approval, according to an email obtained by ETHNews.

«However laudable the aim, we need to make sure that increasing access to government held information for those with a legitimate need to know does not also open the door to those who seek to buy, beguile or barter their way to information that is rightly denied to them in law.»

She serves as a one - stop shop for those who are seeking more information about how to access various government services.

«The Federal Government has a constitutional and statutory obligation to contribute to the eradication of corrupt practices and abuse of power, ensure proper organization and maintenance of all information in its custody in a manner that facilitates public access to such information, and make readily this available to applicants whenever it is sought.»

Sunshine Week seeks to enlighten and empower people to play an active role in their government at all levels, and to give them access to information that makes their lives better and their communities stronger.

As governments seek to protect their networks against cyber attacks, they are frequently constrained by laws designed to protect privacy, citizens» rights to access information and employee rights.

Ms Jodhan sought a declaration under section 18.1 of the Federal Courts Act that the standards implemented by the federal government for providing visually impaired Canadians with access to government information and services on the Internet, and the way in which those standards are implemented, denied her equal access to government information and services, and thereby violated her rights under section 15 (1) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms... [more]

We are pleased to announce the 25th anniversary of the Utah Freedom of Information Hotline — a firm - sponsored pro bono service that provides free legal assistance to Utah journalists and members of the public seeking access to government records, meetings, and judicial proceedings.

Speaking at the ITIF event, Jessica Drake, an attorney in the FTC's Bureau of Competition who has played a role in multiple investigations related to real estate platforms, said despite the role the MLS industry plays in aggregating and providing access to listing information, she did not think the government would seek to regulate the industry as a public utility.