4.1.5 "data processing" means the activities of classifying, storing, analyzing, changing, deleting, and
restoring information, and their sum;
4.1.6 "data collection" is the activity of obtaining, compiling and recording information;
4.1.7 "public information infrastructure" means the information system and information network used by
the person in charge of public information to collect, process, use, and ensure security of information
within the scope of its duties stipulated by law;
4.1.8 "public information" means the data collected, processed, and used by the person in charge of
public information within the scope of his duties prescribed by law;
4.1.9 "electronic document" means information that can be created, processed, stored, sent and
received using the information system.
Article 5. Principles of Public Information Operation
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5.1. In addition to the second part of Article One of the Constitution of Mongolia, the following principles
shall be followed in the operation of public information:
5.1.1. respect the rights and legal interests of people and legal entities;
5.1.2. information should be transparent and open, unless otherwise specified by law;
5.1.3. provision of information and provision of services should be quick and easy;
5.1.4. information and services are clear, accurate and complete;
5.1.5. people and legal entities have equal rights in the activity of using public information;
5.1.6. the public information infrastructure should be interconnected and have a unified policy and
planning;
5.1.7. The person in charge of public information shall not demand from people or legal entities the
information that they have or that can be obtained or exchanged using public information infrastructure.
CHAPTER TWO
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, PUBLIC INFORMATION CATEGORY
Article 6. Responsible for public information
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6.1. The following organization is responsible for public information /hereinafter referred to as "data
responsible":
6.1.1. state organization;
6.1.2. private legal entity owned by the state or local government, with the participation of state or local
government property;
6.1.3. a person performing certain functions of a government organization on the basis of law or contract;
6.1.4. public radio and television;
6.1.5. political party.
6.2. The data controller is responsible for collecting, processing and using public information,
management, organization and security of information, and taking other necessary measures within the
scope of his duties stipulated by the law.
Article 7. Classification of public information
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7.1. Public information is classified as open, restricted and closed.
7.2. Information specified by law to be transparent and open, or information not subject to restricted or
closed information, shall be considered open information.
7.3. Official confidential information and information related to persons and legal entities, the disclosure
and use of which are restricted by law, are considered restricted information.