Honduras

DINAF reminds media of prohibition on exposing images of minors: The Directorate of Childhood, Adolescence and Family (DINAF) issued a reminder to media outlets about the prohibition of exposing images, videos, names, or personal data of children, citing articles from the Code of Childhood and Adolescence.

Cybersecurity Law approved up to second debate: A Cybersecurity Law was approved up to its second debate in the National Congress. Organizations expressed concerns that it could infringe on freedom of expression.

New Penal Code (Decreto No. 130-2017) became effective: The New Penal Code, which includes extensive provisions against child pornography and sexual exploitation of minors, became effective.

Cybersecurity Law awaiting final approval: The 'National Cybersecurity Law and Measures for Protection Against Acts of Hate and Discrimination on the Internet and Social Networks' was awaiting approval in its third and final debate. Experts raised concerns about its ambiguity and potential for censorship.

Penal Code of Honduras (Oct. 2018) in effect (as per ICMEC document date): The Penal Code of Honduras (dated October 2018) is referenced as being in effect, containing articles on age of consent (14 years) and various sexual offenses against children, including child pornography and sexual harassment via electronic means.

Data Protection Bill in suspense: A Personal Data Protection Bill has been in suspense since April 2018 in the National Congress, indicating a lack of comprehensive data protection legislation.

Discussion and approval of new Penal Code articles: Discussion and approval of articles for the new Penal Code were ongoing, with specific mention of sanctions for electronic sexual contact with minors under 14 and unauthorized dissemination of intimate images.

Proposal to include cybercrimes against minors in Penal Code: A proposal was made to include cybercrimes in the Penal Code to protect Honduran children from online risks such as pornography, abuse, and cyberbullying, highlighting the lack of existing legislation at the time.

Code of Childhood and Adolescence modified: Modifications were made to the Code of Childhood and Adolescence, establishing more protective norms for children's rights.

Code of Childhood and Adolescence (Decreto No. 73-96) enacted: The Code of Childhood and Adolescence was enacted, defining children as under 18 and establishing protections against harmful content and exploitation, including prohibitions on images of children that violate dignity or morality, and pornographic content circulating among children.