Individuals Have a Right to Obtain Access to Information About

question 40

True/False

Individuals have a right to obtain access to information about them collected in government files.

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Definitions:

Meaningful Difference

A significant and relevant variation between groups or measurements that is not due to chance.

Earlier Decision

A previous verdict or ruling in a legal case that may influence the outcome of subsequent similar cases.

Plain Meaning

A legal principle stating that if the words in a statute or legal document are clear and unambiguous, they should be interpreted in their ordinary sense without further interpretation.

Legislative History

The record of documents and actions associated with a bill or legislation, including debates, reports, and hearings, used to understand the intent behind the law.