The right of information and free access to information

The right of information is one of the citizenships rights that have broad dimensions. On the one hand, the right of search with having access to information can be counted one of the most important elements of freedom of speech and on the other hand, democracy cant guarantee a clear future without guarantying the right of information. The right of information has two narrow and broad meaning. This right in its narrow meaning takes in to account the freedom of seeking information but its broad meaning is consist of the right of access to information or the right of receiving information. Sometimes policy of agents can limit public cooperation for obtaining information from government and governmental elements that have information. Freedom of information requires the right of access to information under control of public authorities and this right not only has been identified for long term as a requirement for democracy and accountability of authorities and public effective participation, but also is protected as one of the fundamental human rights under international and constitutional laws of countries. In this research, we are going to explain the difference of freedom of information with other freedoms in addition to explanation of its meaning and principles. Also, about the right of participation in determining future, I want to remind that Nowadays without access to public information citizens will not be able to participate in public affairs, directly or indirectly. As a whole, I want to mention that, principles of citizens right to have access to governmental information and documents and basic principles for legislation about freedom of information.