The Freedom of Information Bill, 2012 (a) both a right to request and receive information; and (b) an obligation on the part of public bodies and officials to disseminate essential information that the public is entitled to know including their core functions and key activities; (14) The right of access to information applies to private entities that_ (a) receive public resources and benefits, engage in public functions;or (b) provide public services, particularly in respect of information relating to the public resources, benefits, functions or services; 25