Ecuador’s Spy Games: Why the LOI Needs to Disappear for Good
EFF’s amicus brief argues that Ecuador’s LOI enables disproportionate surveillance and secrecy, making “national security” and “risks” sound like a spy movie. The law flips the script on transparency, turning secrecy into the rule and oversight into a cameo appearance. The plea? Declare the LOI unconstitutional and roll the credits on unchecked surveillance.
Hot Take:
When Ecuador’s intelligence law makes the term “cloak and dagger” seem like an understatement, you know it’s time to whip out the dictionary and a magnifying glass. The EFF is calling “BS” on the country’s surveillance policies, suggesting they read more like a vague horoscope than a legal document. It’s like trying to find Waldo in a sea of “top secret” stamps!
Key Points:
- The EFF submitted an amicus brief challenging Ecuador’s Ley Orgánica de Inteligencia (LOI) for enabling disproportionate surveillance.
- The LOI is criticized for its vague definitions, which give unchecked discretion to intelligence agencies.
- Secrecy is the default norm under the LOI, with little to no transparency or accountability for intelligence operations.
- There’s a noticeable absence of judicial authorization for accessing personal data, contradicting international human rights standards.
- The EFF urges Ecuador’s Constitutional Court to declare the LOI unconstitutional for undermining human rights.
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