The New "Transparency & Access To Public Information Act" Enters Into Force

Access to information is a fundamental right that is currently the focus of significant attention. In its public aspect this right has been regulated for some years; however, recently a new Act came into force that expands the responsible parties for the purpose of harmonizing the principles, bases and procedures in order to guarantee access nationally and which, additionally, increases the information that must be disseminated by the responsible parties on their websites and in a new platform for consultation on the Internet.

The new Transparency and Access to Public Information Act also specifies in greater detail the procedures for classifying the information as reserved or confidential. This new Act also strengthens the means of defense for those who request information and, in turn, the regulatory framework of penalties in order to prevent violations.