Responsabilidad de intermediarios por infracciones a los derechos de autor en Chile, Paraguay y Costa Rica: Un análisis desde la libertad de expresión

Abstract

Since the entry into force of the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) in 1998, the introduction of systems of conditional liability has been a usual answer to the question about the determination of liability of the internet intermediaries for the illicit activities done by the users of its services. However, those systems may put in danger other relevant interests, like the right to freedom of expression. This investigation analyses the systems of conditional liability for copyright infringement established in Chile, Paraguay and Costa Rica through a human rights approach, in order to check if these reach a balance between the interests of intermediaries, right holders and users.