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The Mexican government has implemented a new legislative framework that has raised serious concerns about citizens’ privacy. Recently approved, these laws allow security forces, both civilian and military, to access a wide range of personal data and require all individuals to provide biometric information without the need for justification of criminal activity.
Among the most controversial aspects of this reform is the creation of the Central Intelligence Platform, an interconnected intelligence platform that facilitates access for security and intelligence agencies to personal data from public and private entities. This information includes details such as vehicle registrations, biometric data, phone information, financial records, and health data.
Although the government presents these measures as essential for combating crime, civil society organizations like RD3 and Article 19 have expressed their concerns, warning that they constitute an uncontrolled surveillance system that threatens fundamental rights such as privacy and freedom of expression, as well as undermining the presumption of innocence.
A recent analysis also highlights that the legislation requires citizens to enroll in a biometric identification system that includes fingerprints and photographs. This will be necessary to access basic services such as banking, healthcare, and education. Additionally, the Telecommunications Law requires telecom companies to establish a registry linking users’ phone numbers to their biometric identifications, and they may suspend services for those who do not comply.
The military’s access to this platform allows for real-time consultation of databases from various sectors, fostering an environment of excessive surveillance. Both national and international companies will be required to interconnect their databases or provide information to the government without the need for judicial authorization.
This new regulatory framework not only facilitates unjustified surveillance but also establishes penalties for the disclosure of information deemed confidential. Activists and human rights defenders have called for resistance against this mass surveillance system, emphasizing the importance of protecting fundamental rights against disproportionate regulations.
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