of or pertaining to laws or policies that make certain government or company data and records available to any individual who has a right or need to know their contents.
right-to-know (rīt'tə-nō') adj. Of or relating to policies and laws that make some governmental records and other information available to a person who can demonstrate a right or need to know the contents.
Main Entry: right–to–know Function: adjective : of, relating to, or being a law requiring businesses (as chemical manufacturers) producing or importing hazardous substances to provide information about the substances to the community and inform and train employees who handle it