Criminalizes defamation, libel, and slander, including online expressions that harm an individual’s reputation. Includes provisions that address actions disrupting public order or inciting violence, which can encompass online activities.
Other Legislation from Costa Rica
Act on Cybercrime/Online Intellectual Property Protection
- Ley General de Telecomunicaciones (Law No. 8642) – General Telecommunications Law
- Ley de Delitos Informáticos (Law No. 9048) – Cybercrime Law
- Ley de Derechos de Autor y Derechos Conexos (Law No. 6683) – Copyright Law
- Ley de Observancia de los Derechos de Propiedad Intelectual (Law No. 8039) – Law on the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights
Cooperation and International Efforts
Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection
Data Protection and Privacy
- Ley General de Telecomunicaciones (Law No. 8642) – General Telecommunications Law
- Ley de Protección de la Persona frente al Tratamiento de sus Datos Personales (Law No. 8968) – Personal Data Protection Law
Online Hate Speech and Illegal Content