{"id":123673,"date":"2021-02-08T17:26:57","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T21:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=123673"},"modified":"2021-02-08T17:26:57","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T21:26:57","slug":"liberty-latin-america-highlights-the-need-for-safe-internet-access-for-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/liberty-latin-america-highlights-the-need-for-safe-internet-access-for-all\/","title":{"rendered":"Liberty Latin America Highlights the Need for Safe Internet Access for All"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Miami, Florida<\/strong> \u2013 February 9, 2021: Connectivity is at the heart of Liberty Latin America\u2019s business with a focus on ensuring as many people as possible can access the digital world. Today, the Company marks Safer Internet Day<\/a> across Latin America and the Caribbean by promoting the need for safe access for all.<\/p>

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Felipe Ruiz Rivillas, VP, Information Security (CISO), Liberty Latin America, commented, \u201cIn our industry, we see first-hand how important access to the digital world is and the impact it can have on helping communities to grow and thrive. However, we must also raise awareness and educate users on how to engage safely and responsibly. Safer Internet Day is a great reminder that we must always equip users with the knowledge and tools to help safeguard themselves in our digital environment.\u201d<\/p>

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The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital connectivity adoption and highlighted the need to expand access. It is not simply work or study from home; it is from anywhere in the world (a shopping center, a cafe, an airport, etc.). The user now sets the safety perimeter, and they need to ensure it is as strong as possible.<\/p>\n

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There has never been a period of rapid traffic growth like what the world is currently witnessing with activity increasing between 40% and 60% over the last twelve months as compared to traditional growth rates. Internet traffic has exploded, according to online articles in various technology publications which show communication platforms such as Skype, WhatsApp, and Zoom recording have experienced usage increases as high as 304%, 609% and 800% respectively in 2020.<\/p>\n

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To help mark the occasion of Safer Internet Day and promote this year\u2019s theme of \u2018Together for a better Internet\u2019, Liberty Latin America employees are hosting a range of initiatives to raise awareness about internet safety across Latin America and the Caribbean.<\/p>

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Some of the tips being recommended include:<\/p>\n

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