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The article argues that Uber operates in Argentina with a degree of impunity that undermines state sovereignty, primarily by evading fiscal responsibilities at the national, provincial, and municipal levels. By leveraging its registered domicile in the Netherlands and utilizing complex structures such as rotating tax codes, the company avoids substantial tax obligations, while local competitors, such as registered taxi drivers, bear the full burden of compliance. This creates severe market distortions and represents a significant loss of public revenue for the government. Furthermore, the lack of formal registration raises critical concerns regarding data privacy and security. Since Uber does not comply with local regulatory frameworks, there is no effective oversight of how it handles sensitive user information, including locations and travel habits. This regulatory void exposes citizens to potential risks related to data protection and leaves users vulnerable to practices observed in other jurisdictions, where companies have faced heavy sanctions for mishandling personal data. This issue is highly relevant to open data, as it highlights the dangers of opaque corporate practices and the absence of transparent, accessible public registries for digital platform operations. When companies operate outside standard regulatory oversight, the data they generate remains unaccountable and potentially insecure. Ensuring that digital services are subject to the same transparency and accountability standards as traditional businesses is essential for protecting citizens' rights and maintaining fair economic competition in the digital economy.

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Published on 2025-02-12

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