People are becoming increasingly concerned with issues surrounding the
protection of personal information. Many governments already have laws
regarding the protection of personal information in the public sector.
There is also a growing trend to extend the protection of personal information
to the private sector.
At the same time, the public insist on transparency and accountability
in government. As a result, many governments have developed policies that govern
access to their own information.
In this increasingly complex environment, both public and private sector
organizations must understand their rights and responsibilities, and how various
information policies may impact on their work activities and business objectives.
