Standards for a free and open Internet in the Andean Community

• Abel Suing Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

Keywords: Human rights, Internet, communication policies, regulation

Abstract

Regulating the dissemination of online content is necessary, but must
be underpinned by human rights standards. It is up to states to ensure
responses anchored in sustainable governance models. The purpose
of the research is to identify the national communication policies
implemented in the Andean countries that allow for the adoption of
the principles for a free, open and inclusive Internet expressed by the
IACHR's Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression.
The research is descriptive and relational, using qualitative methodology
through content analysis and semi-structured interviews. The humanistic
vision that regulations should have is highlighted, the purpose of which
is the promotion of people's rights.