La protección constitucional del derecho a la libertad de expresión en el contexto digital en Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: This essay analyzes freedom of expression in the Ecuadorian digital environment, recognizing it as a fundamental right for democracy, but facing unique challenges in the technological era we are going through worldwide. Through the study of recent jurisprudence, especially rulings of the Constitutional Court of Ecuador, it can be seen how the principle of proportionality serves as an axis to balance this right against others such as privacy and data protection. This essay emphasizes that the expansion of discourse on digital platforms has amplified citizen voices, but has also generated risks such as algorithmic censorship and viral disinformation. Based on a constantly evolving regulatory framework, it proposes to strengthen institutional coordination, update legislation and promote critical digital education as pillars to safeguard free and responsible expression. The aim is to build a fairer communication ecosystem, where individual and collective rights coexist harmoniously in cyberspace.