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I think it functions as intended, with the intention being that it doesn’t function
From what I understand:
- Transparency in government is good
- Opacity and secret contracts are bad
Are there any counterexamples whatsoever?
Actual national security concerns. A WW2 example, if you knew where the enemies communications station was on their ship it made for a good target. If FOI in peacetime releases this information for some article, thats the enemies job half done.
Also, Commercial in confidence is a real thing, its called Privity of Contract. It means parties to a contract have a right to privacy in their dealings. Whether this is right or wrong, it has a long and strong legal standing.
Who’s Frank?
