The Ombudsman participated in the first online Assembly Meeting of the European Network for Transparency and Right to Information

On 17 April, the First online Assembly Meeting of the European Network on Transparency and the Right to Information (ENTRI) was held within the framework of the International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC).

The purpose of the event was to discuss the establishment and activities of working groups on the use of artificial intelligence in handling access to information requests, proactive transparency, and privacy and personal data protection. 

Speaking at the event, Sabina Aliyeva, the Ombudsman of Azerbaijan, noted that ENTRI plays a key role in strengthening regional cooperation and fostering a coordinated approach, and expressed confidence that it will become an effective platform for information exchange and the promotion of transparency, accountability, and good governance.

Sabina Aliyeva stated that the Ombudsman Institution of Azerbaijan stands ready to actively contribute to the work of all three working groups by sharing its positive practices and engaging in constructive dialogue.

The event also featured detailed discussions on the future directions of the working groups and included interventions by participants.