Brazil — Historical Events Description

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Brazil
Event
Access to Information Law Enacted (Law No. 12,527)
Category
Political
Date
2011-11-18
Country
Brazil
Description

Also known as the Access to Information Law (Lei de Acesso à Informação). The law set national rules on the public’s right to access government information. It created duties for public bodies to respond to requests and manage information properly. It also defined limits and procedures for classified or restricted information.