Brazil Passes World's First Internet Constitution [Infographic]
The Marco Civil Da Internet, also known as Brazil’s “Internet Constitution,” establishes the South American country as a leader in Internet freedom.
While countries like Sweden and Finland have declared Internet access a human right, on August 24, Brazil became the first country to pass a law guaranteeing equal access to its citizens. The Marco Civil Da Internet, also known as Brazil’s Internet Constitution, establishes the South American country as a leader in Internet freedom.
The goal of the bill is to ensure:
- Freedom of expression
- Equal treatment of Internet users and information
- Protection from certain types of information collection by companies and governments
The bill started in 2007 as the brainchild of Brazilian lawyer and academic Ronaldo Lemos.
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