The Chamber of Deputies reviews the reservation of information imposed on the selection process of INE counselors. Initially, it was determined to keep the files of 369 applicants under protection for five years.
Proposal of the Transparency Committee
The Transparency Committee of the Chamber of Deputies called an extraordinary meeting to reconsider that decision. The proposal is to open public versions of the documents, protecting only the personal data of the participants.
It is also proposed to create a microsite that concentrates information about the process, including evaluations and part of the files. This would allow greater access to public information.
Why is it being reviewed now?
The review occurs following requests for access to information. Legislative authorities consider that most of the documents can be made transparent. Initially, exams and evaluations were reserved based on criteria from the defunct INAI.
Balance between transparency and privacy
The Committee seeks to determine if it is viable to open the selection process for INE advisors. An attempt is made to balance the right to public information with the protection of applicants’ personal data.
The final decision could set a precedent on how to handle sensitive information in electoral authority designation processes.




