Articles by Derechos Digitales
What is the purpose of Guatemala’s anti media terrorism foundation?
In the midst of few guarantees for the safety of journalists in Guatemala, authorities are endorsing the creation of a body that may further increase the vulnerability of freedom of the press.
“Blurred Lines” ruling redefines the absurd limits of U.S. copyright laws
Copyright advocates maintain that the laws are an essential tool for stimulating creativity and the production of new songs. The “Blurred Lines” ruling proves exactly the opposite.
Is a “free” Internet.org in Latin America really a win-win situation?
Promoting Internet access is laudable, but questions about the role of governments and users’ privacy have to be taken into account.
Groups hope Uruguay’s media law will become model in Latin America
The adoption of the Law of Audiovisual Communication Services promotes democratisation of the media and the effective exercise of freedom of expression in Uruguay.
The various paths of Internet censorship in Latin America
The Internet poses a problem for those who wish to hold power without being audited by citizens. If impunity and lack of transparency are the rule, then “regular citizens”, journalists and activists who use the Internet to denounce, report and bring to light information are now the enemy.
Lyon Declaration: Global call to include access to information in UN development agenda
IFEX members and partners from around the world urge the UN to include access to information in the Agenda for the Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals.
Is the automatic visa for Chileans entering the U.S. a cause for celebration?
When former Foreign Minister Alfredo Moreno and former Ambassador Rodrigo Bulnes were in Washington celebrating the start of the visa waiver program for Chile, it was hailed as a great achievement for the country. However, there has been little mention of the fact that it requires Chile to provide the personal data of all its citizens.
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