Réttindaskráning

Réttindaskráning is a process of documentation of individual's experiences or relationships with the public services in Iceland. It was introduced in 2002 as a way to record and protect citizens' rights to access public information. The purpose of the process is to create a comprehensive and transparent record of interactions between the individual and public authorities.

The réttindaskráning process involves the collection and storage of data related to citizens' interactions with public services, such as requests for information, complaints, and disputes. This data is typically stored in an individual's réttindaskrá, which is a chronicle of their interactions with public services.

Relevant authorities in Iceland, including government agencies, municipalities, and companies providing public services, are required to participate in the réttindaskráning process. They must provide a réttindaskrá for each citizen upon request, which includes details of their interactions with the authority.

In Iceland, the réttindaskráning process is based on the Personal Data Protection Act (Alþingi's Nr. 142/2003), which sets out the rules for handling personal data. The purpose of this act is to ensure transparency, accountability, and respect for individuals' privacy in the handling of their personal data. The réttindaskráning process is considered a tool for promoting good governance, transparency, and accountability in public services.

Overall, the réttindaskráning process in Iceland seeks to provide citizens with a clear understanding of their interactions with public services, and to protect their rights in the handling of their personal data.