EDUCATION IN TIMES OF DIGITAL SURVEILLANCE

Abstract

This study addressed the topic of digital security in schools, considering the ethical and legal challenges posed using computational monitoring technologies in educational institutions. The identified problem was the lack of clear and transparent criteria for using such technologies, which may compromise students’ right to privacy. The general objective was to analyze the ethical and legal implications of monitoring technologies in schools, considering digital security. The methodology was exclusively bibliographical, based on recent academic works on ICT in education, digital inclusion, critical literacy, and artificial intelligence in early childhood. The development revealed that the use of digital platforms, automated systems, and surveillance tools requires critical mediation, compliance with legislation, and specific teacher training. In the final considerations, it was concluded that digital monitoring practices, when lacking ethics and legal support, may undermine individual autonomy, highlighting the need for a responsible and conscious approach. Further research was recommended to deepen the analysis of school practices and expand the debate on digital citizenship.