Venezolanos siguen sin garantías para el disfrute de sus derechos digitales - Correo del Caroní
The Venezuela Without Filters report reveals a systematic deterioration of digital rights in the country, characterized by active censorship and a lack of legal protection. Independent media outlets and spaces for political discussion are the primary targets of blocking practices, which aim to mislead citizens and restrict access to quality information. This technical manipulation hinders the free exercise of freedom of expression and complicates the development of professional and academic activities, highlighting state control over the flow of information. Furthermore, internet access exhibits marked socioeconomic and geographic inequality, placing Venezuela in a critical position at the regional level. Despite certain improvements in speed, the cost of services remains unaffordable for much of the population, while rural areas suffer a significant digital divide compared to urban centers. This disparity not only limits basic connectivity but also excludes vulnerable sectors from the benefits of the digital age, perpetuating cycles of technological marginalization. Finally, the absence of a personal data protection law exposes citizens, especially activists and journalists, to mass surveillance and digital espionage. The existence of thousands of video surveillance cameras and the interception of communications create an environment of generalized suspicion that violates privacy and physical security. This context is crucial for the open data movement, as it demonstrates that government transparency is impossible when the state itself operates as the primary violator of privacy and freedom of information in the digital space.
Source: correodelcaroni.comPublished on 2023-12-19