INAI’s Dissolution Could Harm Mexico’s Digital Rights: Davara

The recent reform proposed by President López Obrador to merge autonomous bodies and regulatory commissions, including the National Institute for Transparency and Access to Information (INAI) raises concerns about the future of digital rights in Mexico, experts warn. In other news, US-based tech giant Google generated an economic impact of MX$278 billion (US$13.8 billion) in Mexico in 2023, according to a recent Google report.  

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INAI's Dissolution Threatens Mexico’s Digital Rights 

INAI raises concerns about the future of digital rights in Mexico, says Davara Abogados. The absence of an autonomous body responsible for protecting privacy and personal data could violate international treaties, such as Convention 108 with the European Union, and impact digital governance and international transactions, compromising security and regulation in the digital era.

Technology Enables Business Transformation: Mosaic Holdings 

Alejandro Castro, Executive Director, Mosaic Holdings, says that a major challenge users face when integrating emerging technologies in their business operations is overcoming cultural resistance within their organizations. He explains that the real difficulty lies not in the technology itself, but in how well employees adapt to and utilize these tools.  

White House, Big Tech Discuss VPN Bandwidth to Counter Censorship 

The White House convened representatives from Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Cloudflare, and civil society activists to discuss increasing bandwidth for Internet censorship circumvention tools. Supported by the US Open Technology Fund (OTF), this initiative aims to address the growing use of virtual private networks (VPNs) to bypass censorship in countries with severe restrictions on information access, such as Russia and Iran.

Reducing Dwell Time, Key To Protecting Critical Corporate Assets

Angel Israel Gutierrez, CTO, A3Sec, notes that despite a global average dwell time improvement to 10 days in 2023, attackers can still compromise critical systems, such as Active Directory (AD), in under 16 hours. According to Gutierrez, organizations must prioritize rapid detection and response to minimize damage and protect essential assets.

An Educational Model for the AI Era 

Fernando Valenzuela Migoya, President, Global Edtech Impact Alliance, notes that in a rapidly changing world, knowledge becomes obsolete quickly, making adaptable educational models essential for students to keep up. He explains that the EdLatam educational model meets this challenge by emphasizing lifelong learning and integrating cognitive, social, and emotional development, as it focuses on adapting and retaining knowledge through active and experiential learning methods.

Transforming Customer Engagement With Data Mining Strategies

Sergio Hernández, President and CEO, CIAL Dun & Bradstreet Mexico, notes that effective data mining is crucial for enhancing customer engagement. He emphasizes that leveraging first-party and third-party data through advanced technologies like AI and machine learning allows businesses to create detailed customer profiles, optimize strategies, and drive impactful interactions.

Google’s 2023 Economic Impact in Mexico Reaches MX$278 Billion 

Google generated an economic impact of MX$278 billion in Mexico in 2023, the company reported at its Google for Mexico 2024 event. The company reiterated its commitment to the country’s economic, technological, and social development.