International Right To Know Day Events

In celebration of the International Right to Know Day on Thursday [Sept 28], the Information Commissioner’s Office is focusing on the public’s use of their PATI rights to drive the changes that they wish to see in their schools, businesses, families and communities.

A spokesperson said, “This year marks Bermuda’s 9th commemoration of International Right to Know Day. The Information Commissioner Office’s [ICO] theme for 2023, is “Start. Lead. Change. Use the PATI Act”. This year the ICO is focusing on the public’s use of their PATI rights to drive the changes that they wish to see in their schools, businesses, families and communities. Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez states “The power of the PATI Act starts with you, each Bermudian and resident. Each time you make a PATI request for access to public records, each time you review government contracts details that are published on the government’s Official Gazette, each time you ask for an independent review from the Information Commissioner, your actions are powerful catalysts for change. By exercising your PATI rights, you can lead the change that you wish to see. It is your right to ask. I commend members of the public who have bravely exercised their right to know and have used the disclosures given to them. Right to Know Week is a celebration of your right to know.”

To commemorate Right to Know Day 2023, Thursday 28 September, the ICO will be launching its new Blog on its website. Commissioner Gutierrez states “We are very excited about the ICO’s new platform to share engaging, informative and practical PATI related information. We encourage the public to use it as they exercise their PATI rights. Our hope is that it serves as an invaluable tool that is ready at your fingertips.”

“The schedule for International Right to Know Week is below:

Monday, 25 September

• “Information Commissioner Gutierrez radio interview on Power FM Morning Show with Ms. Thang Time: 8:15am

“The Information Commissioner will discuss the ICO’s Right to Know Day theme “Start. Lead. Change. Use the PATI Act” and how members of the public are using their PATI rights to lead the changes that they wish to see in our community.

Thursday, 28 September

• “Launch of new ICO Blog on ico.bm

“The Information Commissioner encourages the public to take a fresh look at your PATI rights with the release of the ICO’s new Blog. Content will include helpful PATI insights, practical resources and ICO news and updates.

• “Information Commissioner online interview with the Daily Hour Time: 8:00am

“The Information Commissioner will discuss the ICO’s Right to Know Day theme “Start. Lead. Change. Use the PATI Act” and how members of the public are using their PATI rights to lead the changes that they wish to see in our community.

• “Information Commissioner’s Right to Know Day Declaration video released.

“This video will be available on the ICO’s website as well as the ICO’s YouTube, Facebook and Instagram pages.
Time: 12noon

• “ICO Pop‐up booths at City Hall [Nelly’s Walk] and the Hamilton Marketplace Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm

“Pop‐by and meet the ICO team, enjoy free giveaways and ask about how you can use your PATI rights.”

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