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Accountability in Cyberspace: Lessons from and for Latin America
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In this research paper, Marie Louise Hurel explores the concept of accountability in cyberspace, drawing insights relevant to Latin America.
As governments increasingly depend on third-party solutions in a privatized cybersecurity market, the notion of cyber accountability should be viewed as a shared responsibility. However, the first section of the paper reveals that discussions around state responsibility and accountability must be contextualized within the unique historical and cultural landscape of Latin America.
The second section examines the various approaches countries have taken to implement and demonstrate positive accountability. It emphasizes that accountability should not be seen as an absolute objective; rather, domestic policymaking may face internal challenges, especially as accountability gains more political visibility within the cybersecurity agenda.
In the third part, the paper addresses the obstacles and barriers to realizing accountability in the region. It highlights issues ranging from intragovernmental incentives to the risks posed by delegating cybersecurity tasks, including human rights abuses facilitated by intrusive commercial cyber tools in Latin America.
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