Free flow of information?

Hey people. I'm starting this thread in relation to this:
http://dis.4chan.org/read/newpol/1293992141/1-40

 I think the flow of information is a MASSIVE issue that is not beeing discussed enough.

So, do you think the flow of information should be totaly unrestricted? Or do you believe there should be laws that protect people from malicious use.

Personaly I would like to see fully unrestricted flow of information one day, but i think that a sudden change in the way we currently manage it could be catastrophical. I believe an good order of abolishing restrictions would be to

a) abolish all copiright and intelectual property laws.
b) make all bank transactions available online
c) enforce transparency in bussinesses and states by forcing them to release all info they manage - including all their financial info.
d) allow some 20 years for the world to digest itself

Please feel free to attack my point of view and add your own. Scepticism is a bless...

a) No.
So how do scientists get paid for their work in relation to the value of their work? The economy is dependent on technology and innovation and in particular accurate judgement of the worth of certain research, market forces accomplish this.
b) Limited.
This should be limited to those in political offices or administrative positions in state services like the police, if it were applied to every citizen it would be a huge breach of privacy, however for those who have accepted the responsibilities of government it's fine.
c) Limited.
This should really be restricted to tax accounting and valuation, noting down every single transaction would be a bureaucratic nightmare not to mention a breach of privacy with their customers, it would be one step closer to having to ask the government for permission to buy or sell something.