Introduction : freedom of information : the necessary, but controversial, right -- Point : an open government infringes privacy rights -- Counterpoint : laws and courts safeguard privacy -- Point : protection of state secrets requires strict restrictions on FOI -- Counterpoint : democracy requires inspection of state secrets -- Point : targeted transparency effectively promotes freedom of information -- Counterpoint : targeted transparency laws are flawed -- Conclusion : a matter of balance.
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