The secrecy of Ombudsman and protection of personal data

Abstract

The paper aims to outline the most important features characterising the office of the Polish Ombudsman in the context of the duty to observe legally protected secrecy. Simultaneously, regulations concerning the disclosure by the Ombudsman of personal data in his/her possession and regulations governing access to public information at his/her disposal are presented. The article applies the legal and dogmatic method along with the historical method.