Article 29. Information support of scientific activity

Subjects of scientific activity have the right to freely search, receive and disseminate scientific, statistical and other information, with the exception of information containing information related to state, official, commercial or other secret protected by law.

The procedure for familiarization with and use of scientific, statistical, and other information, including data placed in national and international information funds, systems, data banks, and databases, shall be determined in accordance with the legislation and international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The authorized state body and other government bodies provide subordinate scientific organizations with scientific information, maintain databases of scientific reports and completed scientific works, and also promote the publication of scientific results in scientific information sources and their practical use.

Government bodies assist the activities of scientific organizations, information and library centers that collect, accumulate, process, store and use scientific information, promote the publication and distribution of scientific products, including scientific journals, books and other printed publications, to gain access to national and international scientific publications, information funds, systems, banks and databases.