right-to-know

American  

[rahyt-tuh-noh] / ˈraɪt təˈnoʊ /

adjective

1. of or relating to laws or policies that make certain government or company data and records available to any individual who has a right or need to know their contents.

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Example Sentences

This investigation included right-to-know requests filed with 61 counties across Pennsylvania and the investigative team followed up with wardens in some of the counties that released use of force reports.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2023

They researched right-to-know laws, sought advice from nonprofits and contacted the state attorney general’s office to see whether they had any legal options.

From New York Times • Jul. 10, 2022

Court rulings have stated that the right-to-know provision of the constitution is self-executing, meaning it does not require legislation to take effect, McKinnon noted.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2022

Media organizations sought the emails under the state’s right-to-know law.

From Washington Times • Oct. 5, 2014

To communities we say: We must strengthen community right-to-know laws requiring polluters to disclose their emissions, but you have to use the information to work with business to cut pollution.

From State of the Union Address by Clinton, William Jefferson