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Question:

Officials are required to give information about themselves and their families under the law. Can the public request this kind of information? Should it be given?

(Last edited: Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 2:15 PM)
Answer:

Not necessarily so. This may be private or personal information that is exempted under Section 8(1)(j). Again, this must be decided on a case-by-case basis. If larger public interest justifies the disclosure of such information, it must be given.