4.2.16: Availability of Information and Access to Persons without Internet Access

Provide members of the public who do not have Internet connectivity with timely and equitable access to information

Other Information:

Agencies are required to , for example, by providing hard copies of reports and forms. For the most part, using electronic medium as an exclusive channel for information distribution would prevent users without Internet access from receiving such information. In addition, some social media services require high speed Internet access and high bandwidth to be effectively used, which may not be available in rural areas or may be unaffordable. Programs must simply make alternative, non-electronic forms of information dissemination available upon request. DOI serves a very broad demographic in terms of geography and access to robust infrastructure and in regard to access to technology capabilities. The approaches to open government employed by the Department seek to augment access.

Stakeholder(s):

• Members of the Public without Internet Connectivity

Indicator(s):

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