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Hate Speech, Fake News and Cyber Crime Laws
Certain types of speech, known as hate speech, are prohibited by international law. Hate speech regulations vary significantly by jurisdiction, especially in how they define hate speech and its different characteristics online and offline. These modules outline key legislation on hate speech, fake news and cyber crime laws and highlight the impact on journalism and free speech.
Modules
An overview of hate speech provisions under international law and key legislation on fake news and cyber crimes.
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Latin America
Noticias Falsas, Desinformación y Propaganda – Latinoamérica
Introducción El fenómeno de las noticias falsas y la desinformación se ha incrementado exponencialmente en los últimos tiempos con la llegada de Internet y las plataformas de redes sociales. Si bien la…
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February 2025 -
Latin America
Cibercrímenes – Latinoamérica
Introducción Ante el avance creciente de las nuevas tecnologías a nivel global, los Estados de las Américas han tenido que resignificar sus prácticas hacia brindar una respuesta efectiva que responda a delitos…
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February 2025 -
Latin America
Discursos de Odio – Latinoamérica
El discurso de odio: discurso prohibido No existe una definición internacional del discurso de odio. El sistema interamericano ha hecho algunos desarrollos, pero es importante tener claro que no hay una definición…
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February 2025
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