Freedom of Information

Freedom of Information is a fundamental principle that guarantees individuals the right to access information held by the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission. It is based on transparency and accountability, and aims to empower citizens by allowing them to request and receive records and data, thereby promoting open governance and informed decision-making.

Freedom of Information laws vary from country to country; however, they share the common objective of ensuring that government actions are open to scrutiny and that citizens can access the information they need to participate in civic life. This is in addition to complying with the controls and standards of the National Data Management Office.


Main Steps for Requesting Access to or Obtaining Public Information

First: Requests are submitted by completing an electronic form and submitting it to the Commission through:
• Our Services – Beneficiary Services Portal on the Commission website: https://nrrc.gov.sa/crm/
• Requesting additional data through the Open Data page on the Commission website

Second: The Commission receives the request to access or obtain public information and makes one of the following decisions:
1. Approval: If the Commission approves the request to access or obtain information, either fully or partially.
2. Rejection: If the request is denied, the rejection must be provided in writing or electronically and include the following information:

• Whether the rejection is full or partial
• Reasons for rejection, if possible
• The right to appeal the rejection and how to exercise this right
• Notice of extension and the expected completion date of the request
• Reasons for the delay
• The right to appeal the extension and how to exercise this right

3. Notification: If the requested information is available on the Commission website or is not within its jurisdiction, the individual must be notified in writing or electronically, including the following:

• Type of notification (e.g., the requested data is available on the Commission website or not within its jurisdiction)
• The right to appeal this notification and how to exercise this right


Third: If the individual wishes to appeal a rejection, they may submit a written or electronic appeal via email to the Commission Data Management Office within a period not exceeding ten (10) working days from receiving the Commission decision. The Data Management Office will review the request and take the appropriate decision.



Frequently Asked Questions

What does Freedom of Information mean?
It refers to non-protected public information processed by the Commission, regardless of its source, form, or nature. Open data falls under public information. The process of providing public data to individuals for a fee is referred to as Freedom of Information.

How can I submit a request to obtain information?
• Requests are submitted electronically by completing the approved form issued by the Commission.
• The request must be for the purpose of accessing or obtaining public information.

What are the rights of individuals regarding access to public information?
• The right to access and obtain any non-protected information held by the Commission
• The right to know the reason for rejecting a request
• The right to appeal a rejection decision

How long does it take to respond to a request?
If approved by the Data Management Office, the information must be made available within a period not exceeding ten (10) working days.

Will the applicant be notified if their request is rejected?
Yes. If the request is rejected, the applicant will be notified electronically, and the response will include:
• Whether the rejection is full or partial
• Reasons for rejection, if possible
• The right to appeal and how to submit the appeal

Can the applicant appeal if their request is rejected?
Yes. The individual may submit a written or electronic appeal within a period not exceeding ten (10) working days from receiving the rejection decision.