Line of action: Transparency and Right of Access to Public Information
Within the framework of democratic strengthening and the consolidation of open public management, a set of initiatives have been established aimed at guaranteeing the right of access to public information and promoting an institutional culture based on transparency:
- Strengthening Public Transparency.
- National Policy for the Management of Documents and Archives for a Transparent and Responsible State.
- Citizen Digital Platform of the Public Housing System.
- Participatory and collaborative construction of product baskets in the Consumer Price Information System.
- Transparency and access to information in the health sector.
- Strengthening access to energy information.
- Portal of Initiatives of the Integrated System of International Cooperation Uruguay with public and open access.
- Open data policy and access to justice.
One of the initiatives will be strengthening public transparency through the adoption of technological solutions that facilitate access to information within the framework of the implementation of Law No. 18,381 of October 2008. The systematic publication of access requests and their respective responses will be promoted, as well as the “Recommendations on Algorithmic Transparency,” evaluating their effective implementation. Furthermore, it will include preparing a consensus-based guide of criteria for the application of proactive transparency in government agencies.
In the area of documentation, a National Policy for Document and Records Management will be designed and implemented to improve the traceability of public administration and ensure the preservation, organization, and accessibility of official documents. This policy will establish a roadmap for document management in the public sector, incorporating information and communication technologies (ICTs) as key tools to guarantee the integrity, timeliness, and reliability of information.
Another initiative will be the creation of a Citizen Digital Platform for the Public Housing System, which will centralize information on state housing programs. This tool will allow people to receive personalized guidance on available options, with links to application channels. It will include open data, call alerts, and eligibility criteria, and it will generate public indicators on coverage, demand, and response times.
In the area of consumption, the basket of products reported to the Consumer Price Information System will be updated through a participatory and collaborative process. By conducting public consultations, it will be possible to incorporate products that more accurately reflect the consumption habits and restrictions of diverse population groups, such as people with celiac disease, diabetes, children, and the elderly.
It stipulates the consolidation of an institutional strategy to improve access to information in the health sector. Visualization tools will be developed, and open datasets will be published to facilitate the understanding and usefulness of information for citizens, academia, and civil society. In the energy sector, effective data communication will be promoted through open formats and understandable content, incorporating channels for citizen consultation and feedback.
Finally, public access to the Initiatives Portal of the Integrated System of International Cooperation Uruguay will be enabled. This centralizes data on international cooperation received and offered by the country, promoting the strategic use of data and facilitating access to information for diverse audiences.
In the judicial sphere, an open data policy will be institutionalized, and efforts will be made to strengthen access to justice, allowing all parties involved in a case file to consult its contents directly through the Single Judicial Window, equalizing the level of access currently reserved for legal representatives.