Advierten sobre vigilancia ilegal y falta de garantías en el uso de datos personales

Maricarmen Sequera, an executive at TEDIC, reported that the National Police conducted illegal surveillance during peaceful protests, requesting data from internet service providers without any evidence of criminal activity. This practice violates the principle of proportionality and lacks justification, as the demonstrations do not constitute criminal conduct. The expert clarified that monitoring open-source information requires specific methodologies and public access, whereas tracking encrypted or private information without judicial authorization is illegal. The core issue lies in the State’s ability to build digital profiles of citizens by cross-referencing traffic data and analyzing behavior. Although digital tracking tools are not exclusive to security forces, their use by the State without clear regulatory frameworks poses significant risks to privacy and civil liberties. This case is crucial for open data because it highlights the tension between the transparency of public data and the protection of individual privacy. It underscores the urgency of enacting robust legislation, such as a Personal Data Law, to regulate access to and use of digital information. Without effective regulation, indiscriminate access to data can normalize mass surveillance, threatening fundamental rights in the digital age and emphasizing the need for clear ethical and legal standards for the handling of state information.

Source: monumental.com.py
Published on 2025-10-02

Advierten sobre vigilancia ilegal y falta de garantías en el uso de datos personales

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