“Nº23 05/2015”
Argentina: The debate over the voting system
by Digital Rights LAC on June 12, 2015
In an election year, the attempt to adopt an electronic voting system in the City of Buenos Aires revives the debate on the convenience of using computers for election purposes, but most people fail to see the risks associated with this.
‘Blanco Porcelana’, the artwork that won the battle for freedom of expression in Colombia
by Digital Rights LAC on June 12, 2015
Three years ago, a judge ordered the artist Margarita Ariza removing parts of her work ‘Blanco Porcelana’ (White Porcelain) which was exhibited in various public places, as well as in virtual spaces as Facebook and in a website, following a lawsuit for violating the privacy and reputation of some of her relatives.
FinFisher in Mexico: Smile, you are still being spied
by Digital Rights LAC on June 12, 2015
In March 2013, the Citizen Lab of the University of Toronto published the report For Their Eyes Only: The Commercialization of Digital Spying. For Mexico, this report marked a turning point: the researchers found the surveillance software FinFisher operating in two telecommunication networks.
Revenge porn in Chile: behind the scenes of one of the most popular cases
by Digital Rights LAC on June 12, 2015
A sentence was past for the best known case of revenge porn in Chile: a court ordered the payment of a substantial amount of compensation money for sharing, disseminating and uploading intimate Internet content without consent. The sentence shows the deep impact and the embarrassment of a girl, inflicted by others.
Polarization and electoral hangover
by Digital Rights LAC on June 12, 2015
Once past the competitive 2014 elections, the country is going through a delicate moment. On one hand, the new government composition is expected to seek a reconciliation tone. On the other, it is already clear that it will be a difficult and painful process due to the intense political polarization.
