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Costa Rica

President Alvarado testifies in response to data-collection controversy

The Tico Times - February 10, 2021

The president defended the creation of the Presidential Unit for Data Analysis (UPAD) as a method to formulate public policies based on science and data.

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Prosecutor’s Office raids Costa Rican presidency for alleged violation of citizens’ privacy

The Tico Times - February 28, 2020

Eight people are being investigated as part of the case, including President Carlos Alvarado.

Costa Rica

After public criticism, Costa Rican gov. repeals decree that created department with access to ‘confidential’ information

The Tico Times - February 21, 2020

The Costa Rican government on Friday repealed a decree that had created a Data Analysis Unit, after public criticism questioned its purpose and scope.

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