{"id":76581,"date":"2026-07-13T15:03:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qu.edu.sa\/?post_type=departments-pages&p=76581"},"modified":"2026-07-15T09:38:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T06:38:01","slug":"access-to-information","status":"publish","type":"departments-pages","link":"https:\/\/www.qu.edu.sa\/en\/offices\/dmo\/information-access\/","title":{"rendered":"Freedom of Information"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Freedom of Information<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Overview<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A set of provisions and procedures that regulate the exercise of the right to access public information (non-confidential) produced by public bodies, regardless of its source, form, or nature; in promotion of the principle of transparency and integrity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Guidelines for Freedom of Information<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  • Transparency<\/strong> Make public information available clearly whenever possible, and promote proactive disclosure.<\/div><\/li>
  • Right to information:<\/strong> Enable all beneficiaries to request public information without discrimination, in accordance with approved procedures.<\/div><\/li>
  • Equality and Non-Discrimination<\/strong> Handling all information requests according to standardized criteria and procedures.<\/div><\/li>
  • Adherence to regulations<\/strong> Processing requests in accordance with relevant national systems, regulations, and policies.<\/div><\/li>
  • Protecting Restricted Information<\/strong> Non-disclosure of information that the system prohibits from being published, such as confidential information, personal data, or information that could affect national security or system-protected interests.<\/div><\/li>
  • Response speed:<\/strong> Process and respond to requests within the timeframes specified in the approved procedures.<\/div><\/li>
  • Information Quality<\/strong> Ensure that the information provided is as accurate, up-to-date, and complete as possible.<\/div><\/li>
  • Accountability and documentation<\/strong> Document all requests, actions, and responses to ensure review and follow-up.<\/div><\/li>
  • Awareness and Training<\/strong> Disseminating awareness of beneficiaries' rights and employees' obligations, and training specialists on implementing the freedom of information policy.<\/div><\/li>
  • Continuous improvement<\/strong> Periodically review procedures, measure performance indicators, and utilize feedback to improve the service.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Freedom of Information Services<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    Enhancing transparency and accountability<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    By enabling individuals to access public information related to the entity's business.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Decision Support<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Through the utilization of data in studies, analyses, and report preparation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Conducting research and studies<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    By researchers, universities, and research centers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Improving Government Services<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    By analyzing data and extracting development opportunities and improving service quality.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Encouraging innovation<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    By developing applications or solutions based on available data, when permitted.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Enhancing community engagement<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    By enabling beneficiaries to track the performance of entities and provide suggestions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Private sector support<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    In building services or products based on available data, according to the terms of use.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Improving institutional work efficiency<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    By reusing available information and reducing data request repetitions<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Frequently Asked Questions<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    What does freedom of information mean? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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    It is a set of provisions and procedures that regulate the exercise of the right to access public (unprotected) information that the university produces, regardless of its source, format, or nature, in order to promote the principle of transparency and integrity.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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    What is the communication mechanism for submitting a request for information? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Applications are submitted electronically by completing the \u201cFreedom of Information Request\u201d form on the main office page.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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    What are individuals' rights regarding access to or obtaining public information? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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    1. The right to access and obtain any non-protected information at the university.<\/span><\/li>
    2. The right to know the reason for denial of access or obtaining the requested information.<\/span><\/li>
    3. The right to appeal a decision denying a request for access to information.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      How long does it take to respond to a request for information? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      If the Deanship of Data Management at Qassim University approves the request, the applicant will be notified of the applicable fees. This information must be made available to them within a period not exceeding (10) working days from the time the amount is received.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      Will the applicant be notified if their request is rejected? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      If a request for access to or obtaining information is denied, the applicant will be notified electronically. The response will include the following information:<\/span><\/p>

      1. Determine whether the request was rejected in full or in part.<\/span><\/li>
      2. Reasons for rejection, if possible.<\/span><\/li>
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        Can I appeal the decision to reject the application? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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        If an individual wishes to appeal the rejection of an application, they may submit a written or electronic notice of appeal within a period not exceeding (10) working days from the receipt of the public entity's decision. The University's Appeals Committee will review the application, make an appropriate decision, and notify the individual of the review fees \u2013 which will be refunded if the committee approves the application \u2013 and the appeal decision.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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