Law for Outreach on Digital Tools

On December 6, 2018, the Congress of the City of Buenos Aires sanctioned Law No. 6072, which has the main purpose of establishing a communication strategy to raise awareness and inform people on the benefits of digital tools.

The entity charged with enforcing the law – which has not been determined yet – will organize educational activities, workshops and other initiatives to encourage the use of digital tools, draft a Best Practices Handbook with information on how to reap the benefits of digital tools, and implement a public outreach campaign.

In addition, the law provides that the Government of the City of Buenos Aires will operate a chat for user questions, and create a website on digital tools.

All activities must be aimed at avoiding crime and dangerous situations, promoting the development of ideas, fostering critical thought as to sources and methods for searching for information, creating awareness of online aggression, closing digital divides, and informing users of strategies to preserve their identity and privacy.