La regulación de la normativa por el uso de redes sociales en materia de libertad de expresión en el Ecuador.

Abstract

Freedom of expression is a fundamental right that is enshrined in the Ecuadorian Constitution. This right includes the freedom to express one's own ideas, opinions and information, without prior censorship. Social networks have revolutionized the way people communicate and share information. However, the use of social networks has also raisednew challenges for the regulation of freedom of expression. In Ecuador, the regulation of social networks in terms of freedom of expression is in the hands of different actors, including the State, private companies and the users themselves. The State has issued a series of regulations that seek to regulate the use of social networks, such as the Organic Law of Communication and the General Regulationsof the Organic Law of Communication. These rules set limits to the content that can be posted on social media, such as hate speech, incitement to violence, and child pornography. Private companies also play an important role in regulating social media. These companies have their own usage policies that establish the types of content that are not allowed on their platforms. For example, Facebook prohibits the posting of content that isfalse, offensive or violent. Finally, the users themselves also have an important role in regulating social networks. Users can report content they find harmful or offensive. Private companies canthen take steps to remove this content from their platforms. The regulation of social networks in terms of freedom of expression is a complex issue that requires a balance between the rights of users, the public interest and the needsof private companies. The article on which we can focus is article 66 of the Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador, which establishes that "Freedom of expression is inviolable. The right to communicate, publish, listen, express and receive truthful information is guaranteed, timely, verified, impartial, objective and contextualized, without prior censorship. The State will promote access to information and ensure freedom of expression and communication.XIV No information or means of communication may be censored. The plurality of voices andof the media".