Some argue that in the interest of transparency the identity or all those making donations must be revealed in financial transports, whereas see this as an invasion of privacy. In some cases a compromise is reached by demanding that the identity of donors is revealed if the donations exceed a certain value
If you code “NO” on all of Q40, 41 and 42, code “NA” on this question. If you code “ND” on all those questions, code “ND”. Code “YES” if there is a requirement for political parties or candidates to report on the identity of the persons or entities that have provided donations or contributions. This could include a general provision to reveal the identity of donors or a more specific requirement to put names, address etc of contributors in financial reports being made. Code “SOMETIMES” if only donations above a certain value has been given or if there are other limitations to when a donor’s identity must be revealed, and note details in an external comment. Also Code “SOMETIMES” is such requirements exist for candidates but not for political parties or vice versa, and explain further in the comment box. Code “NO” if it is explicitly stated that political parties do not have to reveal the identity of donors, or if there are no provisions on this issue at all. If you judge that there may likely be regulations you have not been able to access about the identity of donors, code “ND”.
