New York free information right

Liberty New York freedom of information act was adopted in 2007 to increase citizen access to government information. According to the statutory declaration is "The more open Government with its citizens, more understanding and public participation in the Government." Departments of the State of New York from EffectsAll, commissions and entities, the performance of government functions through the freedom of information act tribunals are covered is not included, although other regulations cover the information of the Court of justice. Private companies excludes provisions the Government law.ScopeAll documents are available for the public on request, unless the public documents can be demonstrated potential to cause harm. Potential adverse effects may include damage to an individual or an interference with a State to fulfil its tasks. In such cases may be parts of documents withheld.DisputesThe Committee empowered open Government, to answer questions and offer advice on the controversies arising from the freedom of information law. Agencies.ProcedureInformation preserves more than 20,000 written opinions of the Committee on the media, the public and the Government electronically and requests by E-mail. Organizations have about five days to respond to requests. In addition, applications can be made in writing.