Diagnóstico del uso de la Data en medios digitales de América Latina

Abstract

Abstract: Data is the Anglo-Saxon term for Data, this word summarizes the intrinsic relationship with information and, at the same time, the transformation processes generated by a computer, which result in digital information, are exposed. In this context, the present investigation orients its focus on the processes that are generated for the provision of Data at the governmental level and its use in digital media for the exercise of Data Journalism in 19 Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries in Latin America, selected countries as case studies. The methodology is qualitative with the application of exploratory and descriptive techniques that allowed the literature review of the legal regulations for transparency and access to information, governance tools implemented in each country and international metrics for open data, which is complemented by observation of digital media concerning the application of methods and techniques of Data Journalism and structured interviews with journalists that make up the work teams of these media.