Argentina Supreme Court issues rulings on social media and digital rights

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (CSJN) has issued several rulings addressing the intersection of digital rights, freedom of expression, and judicial authority in Argentina.

In three specific cases involving social media, the Court set precedents regarding digital content. The Court overturned a preliminary injunction against an influencer that had ordered the removal of content and prohibited certain mentions. In a separate matter, the Court partially granted an extraordinary recourse for Facebook Argentina S. R. L., revoking a sentence that required the company to reveal user data. Additionally, the Court ordered the identification of account holders and the removal of specific posts in a case involving a student from the National University of La Plata.

Furthermore, the Court has addressed jurisdictional complexities through the “Levinas” ruling and subsequent cases like “Marcelina.” These decisions clarify the role of the Superior Court of Justice of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires in handling extraordinary appeals within the national justice system, navigating internal judicial dissent and procedural requirements for reaching sentencing minimums.