Information disorders in a democratic communication system

Abstract

Disinformation is a matter of public relevance that focuses attention on the circulation of content on digital networks, its connection with the defense of the democratic system and the harmful effects it produces on the rights of citizens. It is not a new problem, but now, networks are used to spread hoaxes that respond to interests of different nature, but always with the aim of impacting trust in institutions and, ultimately, in the established social order. The analysis of our regulatory framework offers us enough instruments to fight against these disorders, discarding the temptation to defend a restrictive regulation of online information freedoms or a more intense intervention on the Internet. Public policies for strengthening democracy can be an adequate instrument, influencing public-private collaboration to defend our democratic system against the innumerable challenges and threats that threaten us.