15. 16. Whistleblower protection 17. Right of access to information 18. 19. 20. Restrictions and limitations 21. bullying, based on the principle of corporate responsibility. The Government to ensure that any measures to restrict or limit internet access on the basis of child safety online must take into account a balanced approach where restrictions on communications conform to strict tests of necessity and proportionality. The Government to prioritize finalizing negotiations and accelerate Samoa’s accession to the Budapest Convention informed by a comprehensive review of Samoa’s legislative framework and context. The Government is encouraged to adopt laws for the protection of those who blow the whistle or disclose information on important matters of public concern not limited to matters of suspected irregularities or wrongdoing in relation to public finances as provided by the PFMA. For example, information relating to substantial and specific danger to public health and safety including reporting of domestic violence, unsafe workplaces, systemic harassment etc. The Government to accelerate the finalization of the Freedom of Information Policy and subsequently a legislation to regulate access to official information by the public. To ensure efficient implementation, any freedom of information law must be done in incremental steps. The Government to ensure that any freedom of information policy or law must be supported by the right infrastructure and contain robust security measures for managing information. The Government to ensure that clear and robust procedures and guidelines are put in place for sharing official information which must be governed by the principle of maximum disclosure. The Government is encouraged to ensure that any restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression are narrowly defined as per ICCPR Article 19(3) and must State of Human Rights Report 2021 OAG, SLRC, MCIT 2-3 years OAG, MCIT Immediate OAG, PSC, Audit Office, OMB/NHRI 2-3 years MCIT, PSC Immediate MCIT, PSC Immediate Ongoing MCIT, PSC, MPMC 2-3 years OAG, SLRC 2-3 years | 53