Topic: Freedom of Information Law
Open records could reveal personal data
The government unit directing the implementation of Cayman's Freedom of Information Law has recommended that additional steps be taken to ensure the protection of personal data when records are released.
Open records could reveal personal data
The government unit directing the implementation of Cayman's Freedom of Information Law has recommended that additional steps be taken to ensure the protection of personal data when records are released.
Mac eyes rival media briefing
Leader of the Opposition McKeeva Bush is considering establishing a weekly opposition press conference, to follow Government's Cabinet press briefings, which are now being broadcast live on television and radio.
Cost, cooperation concern Freedom of Information unit
Bureaucratic resistance and the hidden costs of open records requirements are two areas of concern for those attempting to implement the Cayman Islands' Freedom of Information Law.
Cayman FOI not here yet
A US open records expert who visited Cayman last week said the country has taken many positive steps toward enacting a Freedom of Information law.
FOI Law: Cayman vs UK
A key issue related to whether records from certain government departments can be released under the Cayman Islands' new Freedom of Information Law remains unresolved.
The Constitution and you
On Wednesday, 26 September, 2007, the Leader of Government Business Kurt Tibbetts, formally launched the Freedom of Information Unit headed by Mrs. Carole Excell.
Open meetings debated
Cayman Islands lawmakers are debating the possibility of allowing the public to attend the meetings of some government boards, but a final decision on the issue was not reached last week.
FOI bill passed
The Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly approved a longawaited Freedom of Information Bill Friday afternoon following a politicallycharged debate.
Whistleblower protection proposed
Cayman's proposed Freedom of Information Law will guarantee certain rights to those who report wrong-doing within governmental entities.
Cabinet can remove FOI commissioner
The person who will ultimately rule on what government records are released to the public under the Cayman Islands' proposed Freedom of Information Law can be removed from that position at any time by Cabinet ministers.
Today’s Editorial August 08: Open FOI process to public, press
We applaud Cayman Islands politicians for drawing up a proposed Freedom of Information Law, which should allow public access to certain government records.
Today’s Editorial May 03: Freedom of press is essential
As the world marks press freedom today the Committee to Protect Journalists has come out with its list of Top 10 countries where such freedoms have eroded.
Celebrate Press Freedom Day
World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993, and is observed 3 May every year.
More FOI changes
Several revisions to the Cayman Islands first Freedom of Information Law have been made over the last few months during closed-door reviews by Cabinet and a specially appointed committee.
LA takes on FOI
A proposal that could create the Cayman Islands' first Freedom of Information Law will be taken up in the next meeting of the Legislative Assembly.
FOI discussions advance
Preparatory work for the Freedom of Information Law is now advanced to the stage of a working-group's examination of comments and recommendations by the general public
Public queries FoI proposal
The Cayman Islands is one of the few places that have sought to implement the Freedom of Information Law where the impetus has come from the Government rather than the people, an FoI specialist has said.
Countries embracing FoI laws
Many countries across the world are enacting freedom of information laws because governments see a need for greater involvement of the people in decision-making, believes Freedom of Information specialist Tanya Karlebach.
Workload rises at OCC
The Office of the Complaints Commissioner says it needs more resources for the coming budget year.
FOI campaign gets momentum
Government's Freedom of Information campaign is in full swing and organizations and government departments will soon be receiving information packages explaining the proposed bill.
FOI Bill to reflect Cayman’s needs
Although the Cayman Islands drew on several models from overseas when drafting the Freedom of Information Bill, the legislation is designed to reflect Cayman's specific needs, Leader of Government Business Kurt Tibbetts said Wednesday.
