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Honduras Laws - Others > Ley de trasnparencia y accesso a la informacin pblica DECRETO No. 1702006 (in Spanish)
Short Summary
The Ley de Transparencia y Acceso a la Informacion Publica (Law of Transparency and Access to Public Information) of Honduras aims to promote transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in the government. It guarantees the right of access to public information for citizens to monitor and demand accountability from public officials. The law establishes the obligations of public institutions to provide complete, accurate, and timely information to citizens. It also sets out the mechanisms to ensure efficient use of state resources, combat corruption, and protect classified and confidential information. The Instituto de Acceso a la Informacion Publica (IAIP) is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the law and resolving disputes related to access to information. Non-compliance with the law can result in administrative sanctions and criminal penalties.
Whom does it apply to?
Honduran government officials, public institutions, non-governmental organizations, private development organizations, and other entities that receive or manage public funds
What does it govern?
Transparency and access to public information
What are exemptions?
Information classified as reserved by public entities, information delivered to the State by individuals under confidentiality, confidential personal data, and information subject to secrecy established by law
What are the Penalties?
Administrative sanctions including written reprimand, suspension, fines ranging from half a monthly salary to 50 monthly minimum wages, termination of employment, and criminal penalties as per the Penal Code
Jurisdiction
Honduras