The right to seek and receive information comprises the right of individuals to access general information and, more particularly, information of public interest that can contribute to public debate. Another aspect of this right is that of access by persons to personal data being held by public authorities.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Civil & Political Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2013
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the UNGA (2013), A/68/362, para. 39.