RTI Act Section 8(1)(d) Exempts Third Party Competitive Data
The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, outlines exemptions under Section 8, detailing information that public authorities are not obligated to disclose.
Understanding Section 8 Exemptions
- Section 8(1) lists specific grounds under which information can be denied.
- The question asks for the provision protecting information that could harm the competitive position of a third party.
Identifying the Correct Provision
Section 8(1)(d) of the RTI Act specifically addresses this concern. It states that information furnished by a third party or required to be held by a third party in confidence, disclosure of which would likely cause a competitive harm to the said third party, is exempt from disclosure.
Therefore, Section 8(1)(d) provides that any information which would harm the competitive position of a third party need not be disclosed.
The correct option is Section 8(1)(d).
Important Questions from Right To Information Act, 2005
The rights and functions of the Central Information Commission (RTI Act) are mentioned in which sections?
(1) 18 and 19
(2) 20 and 25
(3) 12 and 17
(4) 13 and 15
The statute that was repealed by the Right to Information Act, 2005 is_______________
The Right to Information Act under ____________ provides that a trade secret may be disclosed if larger public interest warrants such disclosure.
- How many schedules are there in the Right to Information Act, 2005?
Consider the following statement:
The public authorities are exempted from disclosure of certain information such as:
A. Information relating to Intellectual Property Rights
B. Information received in confidence of by a foreign government.
C. Trade secrets
D. Information affecting Sovereignty and integrity of India.
