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INFORMATION > PUBLIC INFORMATION

Preferred term

PUBLIC INFORMATION  

Definition

  • REFERS TO INFORMATION OFFERED BY GOVERNMENT OR CORPORATE BODIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO DISSEMINATE KNOWLEDGE CONCERNING THE PROGRAMMES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE INSTITUTION. IT IS ALSO USED FOR THE CAMPAIGNS LAUNCHED TO DISSEMINATE THIS INFORMATION.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • INFORMATION CAMPAIGNS
  • PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS
  • PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGNS

Scope note

  • DO NOT CONFUSE WITH THE TERM 'ADVERTISING', WHICH IS USED FOR ADVERTISING FROM COMMERCIAL SOURCES ONLY.

URI

https://hasset.ukdataservice.ac.uk/a356a404-a2c7-4592-b2fb-6845a80ef619

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