The promises and myths of the new information age had an impact on the media and journalism. The revolution or change in the ways of working, hypermedia content, the emergence of more active and critical audiences in the use of information and the reconversion of the journalist and his social role. But such a revolution is questionable.
For many years, we are witnessing a revolution or break with the classic formulas of the profession thanks to saving time and facilitating some tasks. But the condition of support or channel of the Internet is lost sight of, to objectify it and attribute to it capabilities such as enhancing the depth in the news, the improvement of contextualization, the incorporation of more and diverse sources and points of view, and the role of the journalist in this whole process is ignored.
The impact on Professional Journalism and De-professionalization where quality is compromised by economic pressures and automation. The new cybersecurity laws in El Salvador could contribute to this trend by limiting journalists’ access to sources, restricting their ability to work with confidential data, and making independent investigation more difficult. This could create an environment where, instead of fostering professional journalistic work, media outlets weakening the credibility and depth of their coverage.
The pressure to comply with cybersecurity laws could also lead to self-censorship among journalists, who may be constrained by the risk of legal retaliation or digital surveillance by the government or other actors. Cybersecurity measures could be used to track journalists’ activities, especially those investigating sensitive issues such as corruption or human rights violations.
The new cybersecurity and data protection laws in El Salvador could further exacerbate the problems faced by cyberjournalism, already affected by automation and labor precariousness. These laws, without a clear background and protection could contribute to the de-professionalization of journalism, limiting its ability to investigate, inform, and share information freely. It is essential to ensure clear protections for journalists and citizens against potential abuses and to foster quality journalism.