Paraguay’s five leading broadband service providers made some strides in making their privacy policies more accessible to the public, but continue to fall short in their commitments to transparency,...
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Discussion Points
- Lack of Comprehensive Data Protection Laws: The absence of a comprehensive data protection law in Paraguay leaves users vulnerable to privacy violations. How can the government and private companies address this gap to ensure user rights are protected?
- Inadequate Transparency and Disclosure: Many providers fail to provide clear information on data collection, processing, and retention practices, making it difficult for users to make informed decisions about their online activities.
- Regional Comparison and Best Practices: How can the region's other countries with comprehensive data protection laws share best practices with Paraguay to accelerate progress in this area?
Summary
A new report by TEDIC found that Paraguay's broadband service providers have made some strides in making their privacy policies more accessible, but still fall short on commitments to transparency, due process, and human rights. The report evaluated the country's five leading providers and found significant gaps in their compliance with criteria such as metadata sharing with authorities and promoting human rights.
Only one provider, Tigo, met all criteria, while Vox received credit for only 5%. The report highlights the need for Paraguay to establish a comprehensive data protection law and for private companies to prioritize user privacy.