Costa Rican Ministry Demands Personal Data from Journalists for Culture Event

Costa Rica's Ministry of Culture and Youth has imposed an unusual requirement for journalists wishing to cover an upcoming event on August 6: they must fill out a personal data form. This form is linked to the platform Brete and asks for personal information from attending communicators.

The event itself is set to present the findings of the National Culture Survey, a matter of public interest. However, the ministry's decision to mandate the completion of a personal data form has drawn criticism for its perceived intrusiveness and deviation from standard journalistic access protocols.

This requirement raises questions about transparency and the ease of access for media to information concerning public initiatives. While the ministry cites a desire to avoid distortions in public debate and the misuse of anonymity, the method chosen has sparked debate among journalists and media organizations in the country.