The most popular comic book among Brazilians, "Turma da Mônica," released a special, free comic strip focused on the topic of data protection on the Internet and privacy. The publication, produced by Maurício de Sousa Produções in conjunction with Google, took place last Sunday (November 29th).
Mauricio Sousa's creation is significant to a large portion of Brazilians. Now, the comic book series is using its popularity to raise awareness among young people about privacy and the care of personal data on the Internet, specifically targeting a children's audience. The comics can be read online. Simply access the special publications section of Mauricio de Sousa Productions. If you prefer, Click on this hyperlink to access..
What is the new Monica comic book about regarding data protection?
Titled "Monica's Gang in Personal Data Protection," the story is as follows:
Dona Luísa and Professor Soada enter a world of learning focused on internet security and data protection. All the classic characters – the most well-known ones – participate in creating the narrative to give the story a lighter tone while still addressing a serious subject. Everyday situations are used to emphasize suspicious behavior.
Throughout history, certain steps have been taught to improve the security of data found in the digital environment; the importance of parents reading about this aspect is essential for greater control.
This is a short read. It consists of 21 pages illustrated with the iconic characters. The last page, the 22nd, containing only text and visual examples, offers important tips:
- Share data carefully; avoid mentioning other people's home address, location, and personal information.
- Warning to avoid falling into traps (scams, phishing) and the responsibility to report suspicious activity.
- Protecting secrets; creating strong passwords with characters, numbers, and symbols.
Aiming to reach the widest possible audience, in 2023 the physical version is expected to reach schools and be used as an educational tool to raise awareness among children. The intention is also to give parents access to crucial information about their children's activities on digital networks.
Taking care of minors' data is essential.
This collaboration is not accidental; there is a concern, even before the LGPD (Brazilian General Data Protection Law), about how the data of minors should be handled. Violation or negligence is subject to fines. One example is the fine that TikTok had to pay in the United States.
Meta, the owner of Instagram, was fined $402 million by the Irish data protection commission in September of this year for neglecting to protect the data of minors. It was the second-largest fine ever imposed in the European Union.
In Brazil, the LGPD (Brazilian General Data Protection Law) has some essential characteristics for the treatment of minors:
- Consent from at least one parent or legal guardian of the minor is mandatory.
- Without consent, data can only be collected in cases of emergency.
