Democracy under attack: how it relates to digital platforms’ business model
Fake news – information propagated with the intention to mislead – is a weapon against democracy. Although it is not a novel phenomenon of the 21st century, the constant use of digital platforms, the massive processing of personal data, as well as a crisis of trust in reliable institutions lead to an increased likelihood of […]
The use of drones and hidden cameras in investigative journalism: reinforcing democracy or violating privacy rights?
Investigative journalism has an important role in modern democracies. The use of drones and hidden cameras/microphones is inherent to this type of journalism and has disrupted the way news content is produced. Journalistic activity should be transparent by default; however, these so-called “clandestine” or “surreptitious” methods are essential to provide society with public interest information […]
“Vaza Jato”: The Brazilian Pentagon Papers’ case
The right to information and the freedom of expression, two of the most important principles in a democracy, are still being modeled by courts all over the world. The US Supreme Court settled the boundaries of these rights in 1971 with the landmark case of the Pentagon Papers (New York Times Co. v. United States). […]