Different perspectives concerning the right not to use the internet and some analogies with education

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This paper investigates the recent option regarding the right not to use the internet, establishing direct connections with related rights. In the era of digital connectivity, we observe how, at the heart of shaping societal dynamics, the concept of an individual's right to abstain from online participation raises fundamental questions regarding legal and ethical aspects. The article critically analyses some theoretical considerations and the legal implications associated with the right not to use the internet. The line pursued involves a detailed examination of potential intersections and similarities with the more well-defined right to refuse education. Through a comparative approach, not necessarily targeting specific population samples, the analysis traverses legal systems, international human rights standards, and tested societal norms. The aim of this endeavor is to learn some lessons from the synergies and tensions between these rights. The boundaries of individual autonomy, privacy, and access to information represent the focal point where the state and the individual must now find a balanced solution together.