• Covid-19
  • Travel Protocols
  • Immigration & Customs Form
Saturday, May 31, 2025
SKNIS
  • Home
  • About
  • Press Releases
  • Parliament
  • In The News
  • Bills
No Result
View All Result
SKNIS
No Result
View All Result
Home Featured

PARLIAMENT PASSES BILL TO CURB LEAKS OF SENSITIVE GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

SKNISEditor by SKNISEditor
November 20, 2023
in Featured, In The News
PARLIAMENT PASSES BILL TO CURB LEAKS OF SENSITIVE GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 20, 2023 (SKNIS): In a landmark session on Monday, November 20, 2023, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, successfully led the debate on the Unauthorized Disclosure of Official Information Bill, 2023. The Bill, which focuses on preventing leaks of sensitive government information, was passed following extensive discussion in Parliament.

The Bill addresses a critical issue in the civil service – the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive government information. It establishes clear boundaries for government employees and contractors regarding the handling of confidential data, ensuring that such information is not stored in personal email accounts or disclosed outside the formal freedom of information process.

Related posts

SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS HONOURS CENTENARIANS FOR THEIR LIFELONG CONTRIBUTIONS

SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS HONOURS CENTENARIANS FOR THEIR LIFELONG CONTRIBUTIONS

May 31, 2025
SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS APPLAUDED FOR HOSTING LANDMARK GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE ISLANDS SUMMIT

SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS APPLAUDED FOR HOSTING LANDMARK GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE ISLANDS SUMMIT

May 30, 2025

Attorney-General Wilkin expressed his views on the importance of the Bill.

“This Bill represents a pivotal step in safeguarding the integrity of our government. In frank and plain language Madame Speaker, a culture has developed in our civil service where there is no respect for the confidentiality of sensitive government information and documents,” said Attorney-General Wilkin.

The Unauthorized Disclosure of Official Information Bill, 2023, serves as a complementary piece to the Freedom of Information Act. While the Freedom of Information Act provides public access to non-sensitive government information, the new Bill ensures that confidential, privileged, and sensitive data is protected from unauthorized leaks.

AG Wilkin highlighted that the protection of sensitive government information is a standard practice not just locally but also globally. The Bill aligns St. Kitts and Nevis with international best practices in safeguarding crucial state information.With the passage of this Bill, the government of St. Kitts and Nevis takes a significant step forward in reinforcing the legal framework surrounding the security and integrity of official information. It marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its governance structures.

-30-

Previous Post

WHISTLEBLOWERS PROTECTION BILL, 2023, SUCCESSFULLY PASSED INTO LAW

Next Post

FEDERAL PARLIAMENT PASSES KEY LEGISLATION TO FORTIFY ST. KITTS AND NEVIS’ GOOD GOVERNANCE AGENDA

Next Post
WHISTLEBLOWERS PROTECTION BILL, 2023, SUCCESSFULLY PASSED INTO LAW

FEDERAL PARLIAMENT PASSES KEY LEGISLATION TO FORTIFY ST. KITTS AND NEVIS’ GOOD GOVERNANCE AGENDA

WHAT'S HOT

SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS HONOURS CENTENARIANS FOR THEIR LIFELONG CONTRIBUTIONS

SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS HONOURS CENTENARIANS FOR THEIR LIFELONG CONTRIBUTIONS

May 31, 2025
SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS APPLAUDED FOR HOSTING LANDMARK GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE ISLANDS SUMMIT

SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS APPLAUDED FOR HOSTING LANDMARK GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE ISLANDS SUMMIT

May 30, 2025
SRSP RECEIVES EC$16,000 SPONSORSHIP CHEQUE TO ENHANCE ROAD SAFETY AND LAUNCH PUBLIC EDUCATION SERIES

SRSP RECEIVES EC$16,000 SPONSORSHIP CHEQUE TO ENHANCE ROAD SAFETY AND LAUNCH PUBLIC EDUCATION SERIES

May 30, 2025

BROWSE BY CATEGORIES

  • 2025
  • Attorney General, Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs
  • Bills
  • Featured
  • Featured Ministry
  • Government Projects
  • Home Page Slider
  • In Focus
  • In The News
  • Interviews
  • Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources; Cooperatives; Entrepreneurship and Creative Economy
  • Ministry of Education, Youth; Social Development; Gender Affairs; Aging and Disabilities
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry and Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Economic Development and Investment
  • Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities; Domestic Transport; Information, Communication and Technology; and Posts
  • Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment; Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment
  • Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation; International Transport; Employment and Labour; Urban Development
  • Notices
  • Parliament
  • PMO Press Releases
  • Press Conferences
  • Press Releases
  • Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Finance; National Security; Citizenship and Immigration; Health and Social Security
  • Register of Voters
  • Round Table
  • The Cabinet Secretariat, Cabinet Secteatry
  • Uncategorized

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

Facebook Pagelike Widget

LOCATION

St. Kitts Nevis Information Service
Government Headquarters
Chruch Street
Basseterre
St. Kitts
Tel:(869)467-1416

FOLLOW US

  • Government of St. Kitts & Nevis

© 2020 St. Kitts & Nevis Information Service. Developed by E-Government Unit

No Result
View All Result
  • Home

© 2020 St. Kitts & Nevis Information Service. Developed by E-Government Unit