📋 Tender Overview
One of the main challenges of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) in 2023 was the protection of public rights and freedoms in the face of the impacts of digital transformation. In this sense, the body launched a structure that is responsible for matters related to the internet and technology. The Digital Rights Secretariat is the responsibility of lawyer Estela Aranha, specialized in Technology, Privacy and Data Protection.
The Secretariat works to defend the legal order, rights and constitutional guarantees on the internet and is responsible for evaluating and proposing measures that make the cyber environment safer for users, such as the De Boa na Rede Program . The initiative is a virtual library that helps mothers, fathers and guardians with information to protect children and adolescents when using the internet, with a special focus on social networks, aiming, in particular, to protect children and adolescents in the virtual environment.
The MJSP also worked and operates in other areas linked to the internet and technology, such as Operation Safe School, which monitors, investigates and executes search and seizure warrants for those suspected of threatening or planning attacks on schools via social media, whether in groups or individually. . The action registered a record number of arrests and seizures in the country. Since its launch, on April 5th - and until December 22nd -, the Operation recorded 3,410 incident reports, 2,857 cases under investigation, 399 searches and seizures and 406 arrests of suspects, in addition to apprehending or arresting 1,662 children and adolescents and /or adult suspects.
The monitoring of digital platforms led to 1,762 requests for preservation and/or removal of content on social networks, in addition to 512 requests for registration data on these networks. The work generated 3,410 incident reports and led to investigation of 2,857 cases.
At the same time, the Safe School Notice received around 700 proposals from municipalities to implement actions aimed at safety in educational establishments. Of this amount, 231 proposals were selected, reaching a value of R$210 million. The amount initially allocated for the proposals was R$150 million, resources coming from the National Public Security Fund (FNSP). The amount will be offered to states and municipalities, which have the constitutional competence to carry out overt patrolling.
Consumer law
The digital environment and its variables also had extensive action by the National Consumer Secretariat (Senacon/MJSP). Senacon reinforced consumer protection in the digital environment, taking into account their rights in contrast to the actions of digital platforms. The body's incisive work aimed to guarantee transparency, security and equity in consumer relations in the virtual universe.
In an unprecedented initiative within the scope of Operation Safe School, Senacon opened preliminary investigation procedures in relation to giants in the digital scene, including Google, Meta/Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Kwai and Telegram. The action was essential to curb harmful practices on networks across the country, preventing the dissemination of false information and the commission of crimes against the school community in Brazil.
Another measure adopted by Senacon to combat virtual crimes was the order that Google and Meta/Facebook remove false advertisements about Voa Brasil. Malicious websites and links were using the federal program, not yet launched, to apply scams. The ministry also imposed a fine of R$150,000 per day on the parent company of Facebook Brasil for running sponsored and fraudulent advertising related to the Desenrola Brasil Program.
Safe Cellular Project
Another initiative that addresses security in the digital environment is the Safe Cellular Project , led by the Executive Secretariat of the MJSP and led by acting minister Ricardo Cappelli. The tool allows, in a few clicks, the user registered on the platform to be able to block their cell phone in case of loss, theft or theft. Until February, telephone operators will also cut the line.
When creating the alert, digital applications are also blocked, cutting off access to banks, for example, preventing financial scams. Celular Seguro allows citizens to register their phone number and trustworthy people, who can quickly block it on behalf of the account holder. In the coming weeks, new agreements will be signed so that other services will also be automatically stopped.
Until 8am this Thursday (28), the tool recorded 873.9 thousand records, with 642.8 thousand cell phones registered and 584.8 thousand trusted people indicated. In total, 5,058 alerts were made by users.
