Transparência pública e informação arquivística: um olhar sobre a Lei de Acesso à Informação Pública - LAI Lei no 12.527

Abstract

This paper addresses the discussion on public transparency and archival information, making an approach on the importance of implementing the Access to Information Law. The general objective of this work is to understand the relevance of the effectiveness of the law of access to information for the citizen. We listed as specific objectives: discuss the definition of public transparency and its relationship to Archivology; verify the effectiveness of the Access to Information Law for institutions; discuss the concept of archival governance. Through a theoretical, bibliographic and documentary research, it sought to understand the implementation of the Law of access to information to ensure transparency. Thus, the archives have their relevance to society, especially as the document production in archival institutions grows. In turn, access to information is seen as an essential need for the citizen, also a pillar for the development of research, as well as an element of transparency for Brazil's public management. Finally, to disseminate information is to share knowledge, and the achievement of public governance, through efficient document management.