Access to information
Also called "Freedom of Information" in the US, this movement builds and runs programs and tools that simplify the interface for filing freedom of information requests, and center public access to government information.
Recommended resources:
- mySociety's Access to Information Community of Practice page is a hub of relevant information and training resources.
- This Legal framework masterclass with Access Info Europe, also hosted by mySociety, provides an excellent and international overview of the topic
Easy Laws
EASY LAWS is a free mobile app and website in Lebanon that explains laws in everyday language, giving ordinary people access to legislation from a citizen’s rather than a legalistic perspective
Queremosdatos.co
Todos los ciudadanos tienen el derecho a acceder a la información que tiene los organismos y autoridades públicas. Por ley, deben responder. (Alaveteli instance for Colombia)
FOIWorks
Developed in collaboration with Hackney Council, FOIWorks is an open-source user-needs focused front-end solution for taking Freedom of Information requests from citizens.
![Disclosure logs: a best practice guide for local authorities [in the UK]](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ctfg-airtable/screenshots/3856616539.jpg)
Disclosure logs: a best practice guide for local authorities [in the UK]
Guide that "seeks to explain what disclosure logs are, how to manage them efficiently and why, although they are not a legal requirement, local authorities should seriously consider using one for the...
CivicDataLab
We work to strengthen the course of civic engagement using data / social science / tech / design
NYC OpenRecords
Welcome to NYC Government’s home for filing Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests.
iLaw
Access to legal information resource in Thailand
Article 19
ARTICLE 19 works for a world where all people everywhere can freely express themselves and actively engage in public life without fear of discrimination.
Freedom of Information Center of Armenia
OpenUp
We build tools, open up data, and provide data training which supports an active citizenry and helps communities and governments work better, together.
Access-Info Europe
Ma Dada
Ma Dada est un site associatif qui vous aide à faire des demandes d’accès aux documents administratifs communicables.
Campaign for Freedom of Information
The Campaign for Freedom of Information has been promoting and defending freedom of information in the UK for 38 years.
Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD)
CITAD is a non-governmental and non-profit organization that is committed to the use of information and communication technologies for development and promotion of good governance.
Global Right to Information Rating
A global map ranking countries by their Freedom of Information laws
CourtListener
Search millions of opinions by case name, topic, or citation. 406 Jurisdictions. Sponsored by the Non-Profit Free Law Project. 501c3
Fiquem Sabendo
Fiquem Sabendo é uma organização sem fins lucrativos especializada noacesso a informações públicas
International Day for Universal Access to Information
Recognizing the significance of access to information, the 74th UN General Assembly proclaimed 28 September as the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) at the UN level in Octo...
Gong
Gong is a civic megaphone that hinders corruption and builds a more democratic, just and equal society.
Open Knowledge Foundation Deutschland e.V.
Collectif 24
Le collectif 24 est une plateforme des Organisations de la Société Civile congolaise créé en 2013 principalement en appui au plaidoyer pour la loi d’accès à l’information.
Accountability Lab
Accountability Lab is a global translocal network that makes governance work for people by supporting active citizens, responsible leaders and accountable institutions. Our goal is a world in which re...
Sieć Obywatelska Watchdog
Citizens Network Watchdog Poland is an independent, apolitical and non-profit organization in the form of a watchdog and think-do-tank organization for the public benefit.
Qué Sabés
Realiza una solicitud de información o mira las ya realizadas
Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC)
PPDC is a non-governmental organisation created to increase citizens' participation in governance processes in a way that improves the integrity of public and private sector processes.
Alaveteli
Run your own Freedom of Information website
Froide
Froide is a Freedom Of Information Portal using Django 3.2 on Python 3.8+. It is used by the German and the Austrian FOI site, but it is fully internationalized and written in English.
DataSketch
With Datasketch Apps you can create data visualizations in seconds and empower users to analyze data faster with access to open information repositories curated by journalists and researchers.
Washington D.C.'s FOIA portal
The District of Columbia Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, DC Code §§ 2-531-539, provides that any person has the right to request access to records.
Informace Pro Všechny
Povinný subjekt: Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy Žádost o informace podle zákona č. 106/1999 Sb. o svobodném přístupu k informacím.
Open Cities Lab
Open Cities Lab is a non-profit open and non-partisan organisation that combines the use of action research, co-design, data science, and technology with civic engagement, to enable the development of...
Ki Mit Tud
Requesting data of public interest in just a few clicks: KiMitTud helps you to easily and transparently request data of public interest from any state, municipal or other public institution that parti...
NextRequest
NextRequest provides easy-to-use FOIA and public records software. Local and state governments across the U.S. rely on our FOIA software to track their agency's records requests. Try NextRequest for f...
Imamo pravo znati
Dobijte odgovore od Vlade i javnog sektora. Make a request for information to a RH public authority: by law, they have to respondd. Croatian Alevateli site
Obywatelskie Fedrowanie Danych
“FOIA Data Mining” is a FOIA service that enables watchdog organizations to organize volunteers in retyping and structuring responses to FOIA requests.
Ask The EU
Get answers from EU Institutions
MuckRock Foundation
File, track, and share public records requests.
Átlátszónet Foundation (Atlatszo)
Nonprofit transparency-focused media outlet
Netfreedom Pioneers
We are a technology nonprofit developing innovative anti-censorship tools and sending life-changing information anywhere the Internet doesn’t reach.
Transparencia Belgium
Transparencia is a platform for access to administrative documents (subsidies, public markets, etc.) developed by Anticor Belgium
GovQA Public Records Management
Creating a system that makes it easy to store, manage, and search for public records.
WhatDoTheyKnow
Get answers from the government and public sector
The CivicLab
Innovating for democracy
FOIA Machine
Our simple tool allows anyone to generate a public records request with all the necessary legal boilerplate, all for free.