MOV e MPF: plataforma digital é orientada a reforçar a proteção de crianças e adolescentes

Summary

The report examines concerns about minors’ access to social and language-exchange platforms intended for adults, focusing on the MIF app. After a two-week review, a civil-society organization filed a complaint with the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPF) in Alagoas. The review reportedly found that children and teenagers could access the app despite protections required under Brazil’s Digital ECA, the digital framework for children’s and adolescents’ rights.

Following its investigation, the MPF recommended that the platform bring its practices into line with Brazilian law and that the national data-protection authority take related measures. A key concern is age verification: simply asking users to state their age is not considered sufficient to keep minors out of restricted services. The MPF also called for the company to establish legal representation in Brazil and adopt mechanisms compatible with Brazilian law. Because the relevant legislation applies nationally, the case has implications beyond Alagoas.

The report also emphasizes the role of families in online safety. Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor app use, discuss risks with young people, and create a supportive, non-judgmental environment. This can help children feel able to seek support if they encounter harassment, manipulation, or pressure to share intimate images.

Overall, the report argues that protecting minors online requires action by platforms and public authorities, alongside active family involvement.

Presenters and Contributors

No individual names are given in the subtitles. Identifiable contributors include:

• A representative of the civil-society organization involved in the complaint
• An MPF representative
• A parent or guardian
• An unidentified person offering guidance to parents on online safety