The Freedom of Information Bill, 2012 Right to information 26. (1) Every citizen has a legally enforceable right to access information held by, or under the control of, a public authority, in accordance with this Act. (2) Subject to this Act, every citizen has the right to access information held by, or under the control of a private body where that information is necessary for the enforcement or protection of any right. (3) Subject to this Act, a person’s right to access information is not affected by (a) any reason the person gives for seeking access as the right to access of information is independent of a person’s interest; or (b) the public authority’s belief as to what are his reasons for seeking access (4) A person has the right to access information of a public body or private body expeditiously and inexpensively; (5) A person has a right of access to information generated, received and or held by public bodies, subject only to such limitations as are necessary for public interest; (6) this Act shall be interpreted and applied on the basis of a duty to disclose. Non disclosure shall be permitted only in exceptionally justifiable circumstances; (7) A public body or private body shall accede to the authority of the Commission in all matters relating to access to information; (8) any refusal to disclose information shall be subject to appeal; (9) A public body or information; private body shall proactively publish (10) A person shall not be subject to any sanction for releasing information under this Act in good faith. (11) This Act applies to the exclusion of any law that prohibits the disclosure of information of a public body or a private body. (12) Nothing in this Act shall limit or otherwise restrict any other legislative requirement for a public body, relevant private body or a private body to disclose information. (13) The right of access to information includes_ 24