The right to be informed has different meanings depending on the context. Here are some examples:
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Criminal justice: The Sixth Amendment right to be informed has two purposes: (1) for the defendant to be able to defend himself or herself against specific charges and (2) for the court to know if there is enough evidence to convict the defendant.
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Data protection: The right to be informed is a GDPR right of data subjects to know how their personal information is collected and used. Under this right, businesses and websites must provide individuals with clear and concise information about what they do with their data, including the legal basis for processing, retention period, recipients of the data, and any further information needed to enable individuals to exercise their rights.
In summary, the purpose of the right to be informed is to provide individuals with clear and concise information about specific charges in criminal justice or how their personal information is collected and used in data protection.
