Scientific Integrity Act: Protecting Research and Public Information
This act aims to ensure that government decisions are based on reliable scientific data, free from political or financial pressures. It introduces rules that protect scientists and their discoveries, and facilitates public access to scientific information. This allows citizens to have greater trust in information affecting their health, environment, and safety.
Key points
Government agencies must adopt and enforce scientific integrity policies to prevent falsification, suppression, or delay of research findings.
Government-employed scientists gain the right to freely publish and communicate their findings, participate in conferences, and collaborate with other scientists.
A Scientific Integrity Officer will be appointed in each agency to oversee compliance with policies and handle complaints.
Training programs will be established for agency employees to ensure full awareness of their rights and responsibilities regarding scientific research and communication.
Agencies will publish annual reports on scientific integrity complaints, increasing transparency.
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