(1) In the application of the rules of election procedure, the following principles shall be observed:

a) protection of the fairness of election,

b) voluntary participation in the election process,

c) equal opportunities for candidates and nominating organisations,

d) support for voters with a disability in exercising their right,

e) exercising of rights in good faith and in accordance with their purpose,

f) publicity of the election procedure.

(2) The data available to electoral bodies shall be public, unless otherwise provided in an Act.

(3) In the period between setting a date for an election and the result of the election becoming final and binding, the election bodies shall apply the provisions of the Act on the right to informational self-determination and on the freedom of information with the derogation that requests for data of public interest and data accessible on public interest grounds shall be met without delay, but within not more than 5 working days.

(4) If the person concerned so requests, the election office shall only give information on those personal data contained in the recommendation sheets that have been verified according to section 125 (3).