A VIOLÊNCIA CONTRA A MULHER NO AMBIENTE VIRTUAL: crimes digitais e a necessidade de tutela jurídica eficaz

Abstract

This article analyzes violence against women in the virtual environment, highlighting its manifestations, impacts, and the challenges faced in achieving adequate legal protection in Brazil. The objective is to examine the sufficiency of the Brazilian legal framework in addressing gender-based digital crimes, as well as to identify normative and institutional gaps. The methodology adopted is qualitative and exploratory, based on bibliographic, documentary, and jurisprudential research, with analysis of doctrine, legislation, and decisions of the superior courts from 2010 to 2025. The results show that, although there are relevant legislative advances, such as the Maria da Penha Law, the Marco Civil da Internet (Brazilian Internet Bill of Rights), and specific laws on digital crimes, limitations persist in the practical application of these norms. Difficulties in identifying aggressors, delays in removing illicit content,insufficient training of public bodies, and high underreporting of victims are highlighted. It is concluded that current legal protections are insufficient to effectively address digital gender-based violence, and that legislative improvements, institutional strengthening, and the adoption of integrated measures are necessary to ensure greater protection for women in the virtual environment.