Open Government Act ("Wet open overheid", in short: Woo)

You have a right to information from the government. This is stated in the Open Government Act (Wet open overheid, or Woo). On this page you can find information about GBLT. You can also find out how to request information yourself by submitting a so-called Woo request.

Information about GBLT

The Woo requires all government organisations to disclose a number of categories of information. These include:

  • Decisions and policies.
  • Agendas and certain board and executive documents.
  • Details of the organisation.
  • Financial documents

We have not translated all of these documents. If you require a translation of specific documents in the above categories, please contact us:

  • By telephone on 088-064 55 55 (local call). Or from abroad: +31 88 - 064 55 55. We are available Monday to Friday between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.
  • You can also write to us: GBLT - Postbus 1098 - 8001 BB Zwolle

Would you like to request information via a Woo request?

Are you unable to obtain the information about GBLT that you are looking for? Then you can make a formal request for it by submitting a Woo request (Dutch only).