(2) This Law applies to documented information, which is within the circulation of
information of institutions.
(3) Information shall be accessible to the public in all cases, when this Law does not
specify otherwise.
(4) This Law does not apply to the exchange of information between institutions.
[22 December 2005]
Chapter II
Classification of Information
Section 3. Classes of Information
Information to which this Law applies shall be classified as:
1) generally accessible information; or
2) restricted access information.
Section 4. Generally Accessible Information
Generally accessible information is any information, which is not categorised as
restricted access information.
Section 5. Restricted Access Information
(1) Restricted access information is such information as is intended for a restricted group
of persons in relation to the performance of their work or official duties and the
disclosure or loss of which, due to the nature and content of such information, hinders or
may hinder the activities of the institution, or causes or may cause harm to the lawful
interests of persons.
(2) As restricted access information shall be deemed information:
1) which has been granted such status by law;
2) which is intended and specified for internal use by an institution;
3) which is a commercial secret, except in the case where a purchase contract has been
entered into in accordance with the Public Procurement Law or other type of contract
regarding actions with State or local government financial resources and property;
4) which concerns the private life of natural persons;