Key Principles and General Rules of Freedom of Information

Main Principles and General Rules for Freedom of Information

Scope:

This policy applies to all requests by individuals to view or obtain public information—unprotected or non-confidential—produced by the National Center for Non-Profit Sector. The Center allows website visitors access to information in accordance with national laws and policies related to this matter. The Center is also committed to sharing information of common or specialized interest published on the website, which would enrich research or knowledge activities associated with the Center across all its operations. Furthermore, the Center publishes open data produced and issued by the Center according to the Open Data Policy.

The provisions of this policy do not apply to protected information, which includes:

* Information whose disclosure leads to harm to national security, its policies, interests, or rights.

* Military and security information.

* Information and documents obtained by virtue of an agreement with another state and classified as protected.

* Investigations, inquiries, control operations, inspection, and monitoring related to a crime, violation, or threat.

* Information containing recommendations, proposals, or consultations for issuing a legislation or government decision not yet issued.

* Information of a commercial, industrial, financial, or economic nature whose disclosure leads to achieving unlawful gain or incurring loss.

* Scientific or technical research, or rights involving intellectual property whose disclosure leads to infringement upon moral rights.

* Information related to competitions, tenders, and auctions whose disclosure leads to prejudice to fair competition.

* Information classified as confidential or personal under another law, or requiring specific statutory procedures to access or obtain.

Main Principles for Freedom of Information:

First Principle: Transparency

Every individual has the right to know information related to the Center's activities to enhance the integrity, transparency, and accountability framework.

Second Principle: Necessity and Proportionality

Any restrictions on requesting access to or obtaining protected information received, produced, or handled by the Center must be justified.

Third Principle: Disclosure as the General Rule for Public Information

Every individual has the right to view public information—unprotected—and the applicant does not necessarily need to have a specific capacity or interest in this information to obtain it. Furthermore, they shall not be subject to any legal liability related to this right.

Fourth Principle: Equality

All requests for access to or obtaining public information are handled based on equality and non-discrimination among individuals.

To View or Obtain Information:

To request access to information, you can access the Open Data Request Form.

Related Legislations:

* Freedom of Information Policy: Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA).

* Electronic Transactions Law: Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST).

* Anti-Cybercrime Law: Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST).

* Essential Cybersecurity Controls: National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA).

* Bureau of Experts Link: Click here