Chile publishes network neutrality law

[Judi Lynn]

Chile publishes network neutrality law
Friday 27 August 2010 | 13:35 CET

Chile has published the network neutrality law in the Official Journal, El Pais reports. The document guarantees that internet service providers (ISPs) in Chile cannot interfere with content accessed by internet users. Under the terms of the law, ISPs cannot "interfere with, discriminate against or modify" content, applications or services unless this is a necessary measure to guarantee the users' privacy or protection from an internet security threat. Secondly, ISPs must provide parental-control services. Third is the obligation to provide customers with a written copy of their contract. The fourth clause is the need to guarantee user privacy, protection against viruses, and network security. Lastly is the obligation to allow access to all types of content, services and applications without discrimination.

http://www.telecompaper.com/news/article.aspx?cid=753522

[bherrera]

1. Excellent idea

Chile has a very efficient and democratic government. It is amazing, to think how far they have traveled since the dark days of the Pinochet regime. They have a democracy where the parties from left and right can alternate, are very civilized, and their economy is growing quite well. Chile and Brazil are a good example for other Latin Americans to follow.