julkisuusperiaatteeseen
Julkisuusperiaate, or the principle of openness, is a fundamental element of Finnish public administration. It holds that the actions of public authorities, as well as their documents and records, are generally accessible to the public. The principle aims to promote transparency, accountability, and citizen trust by enabling scrutiny of decision-making and the use of public resources.
Legal basis and scope: The openness principle is supported by Finland’s constitutional framework and implemented primarily
Exceptions and procedures: Access to information is not absolute. Confidential securities, personal privacy, national security, business
Impact and significance: The julkisuusperiaate supports democratic participation, media scrutiny, research, and informed civic debate. It
See also: transparency, freedom of information, data protection, administrative law.