Preetam KumarAIR 9 · CSE 2021 · 154 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Ans:- Right to Information is a statutory right under RTI Act, whereas Right to Privacy is a fundamental right under Article 21.
Body · points
__RTI and Right to privacy as complements :-
Right to information acts as a instrument of accountability and transparency. Anyone can inquire about government functioning and analyse if there is any discrepancy.
Right to information helps in real informed decision making.
Right to privacy draws a boundary between private spaces and boundary upto which state can interfere.
Conflict
When information is denied citing right to privacy of the employees or stakeholders; it may not always be in conformity with the intended purpose of the exemptions.
Right to information and right to privacy are subservient to public interest. Even if it violates right to privacy of some, it can be exercised for greater public good.
Close · a summary
Right to information is the path to ensure an accountable and transparent government.