Service Finder
Access to information in accordance with the Thuringian Transparency Act in connection with use of the Thuringian Transparency Portal
Service Description
In Thuringia, access to official information is made possible in particular by the Thuringian Transparency Act. In addition to the basic access to information upon request, information is proactively posted on the Thuringia Transparency Portal by the responsible agencies. There, interested parties can search for and view information without registering (see link).
Process flow
If interested parties wish to receive official information, a request must be submitted. This can be made in writing, orally, on record or electronically. It must be addressed to the competent office.
Who should I contact?
The competent body is the authority that holds the information that the applicant wishes to obtain.
Requirements
The request for information must clearly indicate which information the applicant wishes to receive (sufficient specificity). If the request relates to data from other persons (third parties), it must be substantiated and, if applicable, a legal interest must be asserted.
Which documents are required?
In principle, none; a request for access to information is normally sufficient.
What are the fees?
The public services are free of administrative costs if the costs are insignificant. If this is not the case, the applicant must be informed in advance of the expected costs.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
The applicant does not have to observe any deadlines when submitting the application.
Processing duration
In principle, the authority must decide on this within one month of receipt of the application. This period may be reasonably extended once if this is necessary. If an extension is necessary, the applicant must be informed within one month of receipt of the application.
Applications / forms
Appeal to the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, objection, action for commitment.
Supporting institutions
Thuringian State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Technically approved by
Thuringian Ministry of the Interior and Local Affairs
Professionally released on
02.11.2020
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)
