Regulatory Alerts2003-09-30
Executive Decree Regulating Law No. 6 of 2002 on Transparency and Habeas Data
Issued by the President of the Republic of Panama, this Executive Decree regulates Law No. 6 of 2002 to establish administrative mechanisms ensuring transparency and the right to freedom of information in public administration. It defines the procedures for submitting information requests, classifies personal data of public servants as confidential while preserving their right to access their own records, and outlines the process for correcting inaccurate information. The decree mandates that institutions publish notices for citizen participation in administrative acts and specifies the formalities and costs for obtaining certified copies of requested documents.
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