tiedonpyyntö
Tiedonpyyntö refers to the legal right of individuals and organizations in Finland to request information from public authorities. This right is enshrined in the Act on the Openness of Government Activities (Julkisuuslaki). The purpose of tiedonpyyntö is to promote transparency and accountability in public administration, allowing citizens to access documents and information held by public bodies.
Requests can be made verbally or in writing, and authorities are generally obligated to provide the requested
The Act on the Openness of Government Activities specifies how authorities should handle tiedonpyyntö requests, including