Section 8(1)(j) exempts from disclosure "information which relates to personal information the disclosure of which has no relationship to any public activity or interest, or which would cause unwarranted invasion of the privacy of the individual unless the Central Public Information Officer or the State Public Information Officer or the Appellate Authority, as the case may be, is satisfied that the larger public interest justifies the disclosure of such information: Provided that the information relating to the nominations filed by candidates for election to a Legislature or Parliament in which a candidate is required to declare his assets and liabilities may also be supplied to the citizen under this Act". This clause specifically deals with personal information and the balancing act between personal privacy and larger public interest.
What does Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, 2005 pertain to ?
Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2021 22 · Topic: The Parliamentary Act (Powers and Functions of Parliament (Legislative, Executive, Financial, Constituent))
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Answer: C. Personal information that can be withheld if it serves a public interest
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