Document (#29492)

Author

Tapper, C.

Title

Freedom of information : a conceptual morass

Source

Information technology and public policy. 12(1993) no.1, S.40-49

Year

1993

Abstract

Considers the implications of the phrase 'freedom of information'. Discusses the concept of information and the concept of freedom as applied to information. Freedom of information must be circumscribed by conditions. Considers these conditions with principle reference to the legislation in other jurisdictions, and to proposals for chnage in the UK

Location

GB

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