ONG Derechos Digitales

ONG Derechos Digitales (commonly known as Derechos Digitales) is a Chilean non-governmental organization dedicated to the defense and promotion of fundamental rights in the digital environment. Founded in 2004 by a group of lawyers linked to the Faculty of Law of the University of Chile, the organization has focused its work on issues such as copyright, privacy, freedom of expression, free software, and electronic government, among others. It describes itself as working for autonomy and dignity in the use of technology, promoting inclusive and sustainable technologies for social justice. The organization operates across Latin America, with a team of specialists in technology, social sciences, law, and communication from over 10 countries in the region. Its mission is to defend, promote, and develop human rights in the digital environment in Latin America through research, information dissemination, and advocacy in public policy and private practice, fostering social change grounded in respect for the rights and dignity of individuals. Its vision is to contribute to a more just, inclusive, and equitable Latin American society in which technologies serve the comprehensive development of people. Derechos Digitales engages in research, information dissemination, and public policy advocacy. Its core values include commitment to human rights (prioritizing human dignity, privacy, and freedom of expression), collaborative work (believing in the power of networks and collaboration with other organizations), and diversity and equity (valuing and promoting the inclusion of diverse voices in building a fairer digital environment). Among its most notable actions are the implementation of Creative Commons licenses in Chile, a legal workshop for bloggers, the "Hipatia" supplement in Rocinante magazine, the NOANOA Netlabels project, Trato Justo para Todos.cl, and campaigns such as "No Soy Delincuente" (I Am Not a Criminal), "Enlazar es Bueno" (Linking is Good), and "TPP Abierto" (Open TPP). The organization has also published works including "Internet, copyright y derecho: opiniones contingentes" by Alberto Cerda and Claudio Ruiz, "Guías Legales para Editores" by Alberto Cerda and Carlos Lara, "Guías Legales para Bibliotecarios" by Claudio Ruiz, "Políticas Editoriales de Publicaciones Académicas en Chile", "Guía Legal del Blogger", and "Acceso a la Cultura y Derecho de Autor". Since 2021, the organization has had a co-executive direction led by Jamila Venturini and Juan Carlos Lara. Its board of directors includes Flavio Tapia (President, Chile), Roberto Cerda (Treasurer, Chile), and Claudio Ruiz (Secretary, Chile). The organization continues to be active in 2026, publishing columns and news on topics such as AI accountability, surveillance, internet governance, digital economy, protection of at-risk communities, and digital security, and participating in international forums such as the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI and WSIS+20.

ONG Derechos Digitales was founded in 2004 by a group of lawyers linked to the Faculty of Law of the University of Chile. From its inception, the organization focused on issues at the intersection of law, technology, and human rights, including copyright, privacy, freedom of expression, free software, and electronic government. In its early years, the organization was instrumental in implementing Creative Commons licenses in Chile, a significant step for open access to culture and knowledge in the country. It also organized a legal workshop for bloggers and published the "Hipatia" supplement in Rocinante magazine, as well as the NOANOA Netlabels project. Over the years, Derechos Digitales expanded its work to address emerging digital challenges across Latin America. It launched several advocacy campaigns, including "No Soy Delincuente" (I Am Not a Criminal), "Enlazar es Bueno" (Linking is Good), and "TPP Abierto" (Open TPP), which addressed issues such as the criminalization of file-sharing, the freedom to link, and transparency in trade negotiations. The organization has also produced a substantial body of publications, including legal guides for bloggers, editors, and librarians, as well as analyses of copyright and access to culture. These publications have served as practical resources for various stakeholders in the digital ecosystem. In 2021, the organization transitioned to a co-executive direction model, led by Jamila Venturini and Juan Carlos Lara. This structure reflects its commitment to collaborative leadership and diversity. By 2024, Derechos Digitales marked more than 20 years of defending digital rights in Latin America. Its team comprises specialists from over 10 countries in the region, working on research, information dissemination, and public policy advocacy. The organization continues to be active in 2026, engaging with global and regional debates on artificial intelligence, surveillance, internet governance, and digital security, and participating in forums such as the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI and WSIS+20.

• 2024

  Marked more than 20 years defending digital rights in Latin America.

• 2021

  Transitioned to a co-executive direction led by Jamila Venturini and Juan Carlos Lara.

• 2004

  Founded by a group of lawyers linked to the Faculty of Law of the University of Chile.

A leading Latin American NGO defending human rights in digital environments through research, advocacy, and collaboration.

• Internet, copyright y derecho: opiniones contingentes

• Guías Legales para Editores

• Guías Legales para Bibliotecarios

• Políticas Editoriales de Publicaciones Académicas en Chile

• Guía Legal del Blogger

• Acceso a la Cultura y Derecho de Autor

1. 1Derechos Digitales – Homederechosdigitales.org
2. 2About us – Derechos Digitalesderechosdigitales.org
3. 3ONG Derechos Digitales – Wikidatawikidata.org
4. 4ONG Derechos Digitales – Wikipedia (Spanish)es.wikipedia.org