Proposed Legislation: The People's Transparency Act (all in one)

Section 1: Government Transparency

1.1 All government agencies, departments, and branches shall proactively disclose all information related to their operations, including budgets, policies, and decision-making processes.
1.2 Classified information, as defined by existing law, shall be subject to regular review and declassification.
1.3 A dedicated government body shall be established to oversee the implementation of this section and to address public inquiries and complaints.

Section 2: Media Transparency

2.1 All media outlets shall be required to disclose any conflicts of interest, affiliations, or external influences that may impact their reporting.
2.2 Media outlets shall be held accountable for the accuracy and veracity of their reporting, and may be subject to penalties for false or misleading information.
2.3 A public database shall be created to track and disclose any instances of media bias or manipulation.

Section 3: Technological Transparency

3.1 The government shall disclose any use of surveillance technologies, including facial recognition, data mining, and social media monitoring.
3.2 The government shall provide public access to information regarding any reverse engineering or manipulation of technology.
3.3 A public body shall be established to oversee the ethical use of technology and to investigate any instances of misuse.

Section 4: Criminal Justice Transparency

4.1 All criminal records, regardless of the individual’s status or position, shall be made publicly accessible, with appropriate safeguards to protect the privacy of victims.
4.2 A public database shall be created to track and disclose any instances of corruption, abuse of power, or other misconduct by government officials.

Section 5: Enforcement and Oversight

5.1 A dedicated agency shall be established to enforce the provisions of this Act.
5.2 Citizens shall have the right to sue government agencies and media outlets for violations of this Act.
5.3 Regular audits and reviews shall be conducted to ensure compliance with this Act.

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