This policy governs all individual requests for access to or acquisition of public information—non-protected information—produced by public entities, irrespective of its source, format, or nature. This encompasses but is not limited to, paper records, emails, computer files, audio recordings, videotapes, maps, photographs, manuscripts, handwritten documents, or any other recorded information.

• Exemptions from This Policy:

- National Security: Information that, if disclosed, could endanger national security, state policies, interests, or rights.

- Military and Security Information: Information related to military or security operations.

- International Agreements: Information obtained under agreements with other countries that is classified as protected.

- Criminal Investigations: Information related to investigations, inspections, and monitoring concerning crimes, violations, or threats.

- Legislative and Advisory Information: Recommendations, suggestions, or consultations for legislation or government decisions that have not yet been finalized.

- Commercial and Economic Information: Information of a commercial, industrial, financial, or economic nature that, if disclosed, could lead to illegal gains or loss prevention.

- Intellectual Property: Scientific or technical research or intellectual property rights that, if disclosed, would impact moral rights.

- Tender and Bid Information: Information related to competitions, tenders, and bids that, if disclosed, could disrupt fair competition.

- Confidential or Personal Information: Information that is confidential or personal under other systems or requires specific legal procedures for access.

• Core Principles of Information Access:

1. Transparency

Individuals have the right to access information concerning the activities of public entities to promote integrity, transparency, and accountability.

2. Necessity and Proportionality

Any limitations on requests for access to or acquisition of protected information managed by public entities must be clearly and explicitly justified. 

3. Presumption of Disclosure

The default principle for public information—non-protected—is disclosure. Requesters do not need to demonstrate a specific interest or justification to access this information, and there are no legal repercussions associated with this right.

4. Equality

Requests for access to or acquisition of public information are handled on the basis of equality and without discrimination among individuals.