freedom of information
noun/ˌfriːdəm əv ɪnfəˈmeɪʃn/
/ˌfriːdəm əv ɪnfərˈmeɪʃn/
[uncountable]- the right to see any information that a government has about people and organizationsCultureBoth the US and UK have a Freedom of Information Act that allows people to see certain information held by the government and government-funded organizations. In Britain, the government can keep some information secret under the Official Secrets Act and DSMA-notices.
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