ABANDONO DIGITAL: ANÁLISE DO PROJETO DE LEI 1.052/2024 E SEUS IMPACTOS JURÍDICOS NA RESPONSABILIZAÇÃO PARENTAL

Abstract

This paper analyzes the phenomenon of digital abandonment and advocates for the implementation of Bill No. 1.052/2024 as an indispensable mechanism for the protection of children and adolescents in the Brazilian virtual environment. The investigation begins with an analysis of how parental omission, historically observed in traditional media consumption, has migrated to cyberspace, where the lack of active supervision by guardians exacerbates severe vulnerabilities. It is demonstrated that the absence of direct monitoring exposes minors to concrete risks, such as sexual exploitation, cyberbullying, and radicalization within harmful digital communities, as evidenced by police operations and real cases discussed throughout this study. The article argues that the current system of civil and administrative sanctions is insufficient to compel the fulfillment of the duty of care given the gravity of the damages generated by digital negligence. It concludes that Bill No. 1.052/2024 represents a necessary and positive legislative advancement, as it establishes clear responsibilities and criminal sanctions aimed at combating impunity. Thus, the new legislation acts as an instrument to guarantee absolute priority and the best interests of the minor, ensuring that parental authority is effectively exercised in combating abandonment in the virtual environment.