ONLINE GENDER-BASE POLITICAL VIOLENCE AND THE LACK OF PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION IN THE 2024 ELECTIONS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17058/rdunisc.vi77.20561Abstract
The study examined gender-based political violence in the digital environment during Brazil's 2024 municipal elections, investigating its relationship with inadequate protection of women's personal data and the effectiveness of existing legislation in combating these crimes. The research was based on the hypothesis that increased political polarization and the use of social media as a tool for disinformation exacerbated attacks against women in politics, both candidates and voters. Using the hypothetical-deductive method, the study analyzed the implementation of the General Data Protection Law (Law No. 13,709/2018), the Gender-Based Political Violence Law (Law No. 14,192/2021), and Superior Electoral Court Resolution No. 23,736/2024. The methodology included a literature review and document analysis of laws and court decisions, as well as data collection on cases of online violence against women in politics. The findings revealed that despite legal advancements, enforcement remains ineffective, facilitating the improper exposure of personal data and the spread of gender-based hate speech. The study concluded that the lack of effective regulation of digital platforms and weaknesses in data protection policies contributed to the rise in gender-based political violence in 2024. It recommends stricter measures by the state, including greater accountability for social media platforms and awareness campaigns, to ensure a safer and more inclusive political environment for women.