Would you like to request information from the government? If so, you can submit a Wob request. With a Wob request, you are asking for information to be made public.
What does this product or service mean?
Make sure your Wob request is clear and precisely describes the information you wish to receive. Specify as concretely as possible which documents or topics are involved. If the request is too general or too vague, it may be rejected.
A Wob request is a request for information from a government agency.
Wob stands for: Government Information (Public Access) Act.
With a Wob request, you can request information about:
- government policy
- the preparation of decisions
- the implementation of policy
You do not need to state why you want the information.
Anyone may submit a Wob request.
When can you apply for this?
Your Wob request must meet the following conditions:
- the request concerns a matter within the government’s purview
- the information already exists
- the government possesses this information
- your request is clear and not too general
A Wob request may be denied if:
- security is at risk
- it involves business information
- it involves personal data
The government agency sometimes weighs transparency against
How do you apply for this?
Here’s how to submit a Wob request:
- Clearly state what information you want
- Send your request to the appropriate government agency
- Indicate how you’d like to receive the information
- by email
- as a copy
- as an explanation
The government agency will make a decision and send you a response.
Who can you contact?
Legal and General Affairs Department (JAZ)
Adress: Kaya Industria Pariba 28
Phone: (+599) 717 5330
E-mail: apk@bonairegov.com
Opening hours
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
2:00 p.m. – 04:00 p.m.
How long does it take?
The government agency will make a decision within 4 weeks.
This time limit may be extended once by 4 weeks.
This is called a “postponement under the Wob.”
If a Wob request is extended, you will be notified in writing.
The notification will explain why more time is needed.
If the government agency still does not respond within the second deadline, the government is considered late.
In that case, you can:
- file an objection because the government did not make a decision on time
- ask the government to make a decision after all
A lack of response does not automatically mean your request has been approved.
You must take action yourself.
Do you disagree with the decision?
If you disagree with the decision, you can file an objection.
If the government agency does not respond on time, you can file an appeal immediately.
What do we do with your personal data?
When you submit an application or report, the Public Entity of Bonaire needs your personal data. The Public Entity of Bonaire handles your data with care.
The BES Personal Data Protection Act specifies how the Public Entity of Bonaire must do this.
The most important rules are:
- The Public Entity of Bonaire only requests data that is necessary for processing your application or report.
- They record and process your data securely, confidentially, and with care
- Your data will only be used for the application or report, or for something directly related to it.
- Your data will not be retained longer than necessary for the application or report.
- Other organizations will only receive your data if required by law.
- You may ask how your data is being used and what happens to it.
