(3) A holder of information is required to disclose promptly any information concerning danger which threatens the life, health or property of persons or the environment, and shall select the quickest and most suitable manner therefor in order to avert danger and alleviate the possible consequences. (4) State and local government agencies are required to communicate information concerning events and facts and which is in their possession to providers of media services and the printed press for disclosure if public interest can be expected. [RT I, 06.01.2011, 1 - entry into force 16.01.2011] Division 2 Disclosure of Information in Public Data Communication Network § 31. Obligation to maintain website (1) The Chancellery of the Riigikogu, the Office of the President of the Republic, the Office of the Chancellor of Justice, the National Audit Office, courts, government agencies and legal persons in public law are required to maintain websites for the disclosure of information. [RT I 2008, 35, 213 - entry into force 01.01.2009] (2) A city or rural municipality government shall organise the maintenance of a website in order to provide details of the activities of the bodies and agencies of the city or rural municipality and to disclose information in the possession thereof. On the basis of a contract, city and rural municipality governments may organise the maintenance of a joint website. (3) The State Chancellery, ministries and county governments are required to take measures for the maintenance of websites by state agencies administered by them. § 32. Requirements for maintenance of websites by state and local government agencies (1) An agency which maintains a website shall: 1) inform the public of the opportunity to access the website by disclosing data communication addresses and changes thereto; 2) publish topical information on the website; 3) not disclose outdated, inaccurate or misleading information on the website; 4) promptly apply measures in order to remove any technical problems which hinder access to the website; (2) On its website, a holder of information shall set out the date of disclosure of each document and when information on the website is updated. (3) It shall be possible to access directly the websites of agencies administered by the State Chancellery, ministries or county governments from the websites of the State Chancellery, ministries or county governments. § 321. Estonian information gateway (1) The Estonian information gateway is a website allowing access to public information related to the fields of activities of holders of information and the public services provided by them, and allowing access to public electronic services and to reusable information. [RT I, 19.12.2012, 2 - entry into force 29.12.2012] (2) Administration and development of the Estonian information gateway shall be ensured by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications.

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