How quickly must a Danish authority answer a request for access to documents?
The authority must normally decide the request within seven working days of receipt. If the deadline cannot be met, the applicant must be told why and when a decision can be expected. A refusal must be reasoned and state how to appeal.
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Source
- Source
- Danish Access to Files Act, section 36
- Acts
- Danish Access to Public Administration Files Act
- Area
- Public administration, access and planning
- Checked
- 2026-09-10
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