UK Government, the Law and Your Role
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives:
AThe police the right to access any personal data they require from citizens
BThe press the unrestricted right to publish any and all information freely
CThe public the right to access information held by public authorities ✓
DThe government the right to keep all sensitive information permanently secret
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is The public the right to access information held by public authorities.
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives the public the right to access information held by public authorities (government departments, local councils, NHS bodies, etc.) subject to certain exemptions.
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