freedom freedom of information http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85051702 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Freedom_of_information https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_information https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26084 An extension of freedom of speech, a fundamental human right recognized in international law, which is today understood more generally as freedom of expression in any medium, be it orally, in writing, print, through the Internet or through art forms. This means that the protection of freedom of speech as a right includes not only the content, but also the means of expression.