DIGITAL SECURITY AND PRIVACY IN EDUCATION: CHALLENGES IN THE USE OF TECHNOLOGIES IN SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS

Abstract

The present study investigated the challenges faced by schools in the use of digital technologies, focusing on data security and privacy. The central problem of the research involved identifying the main barriers to the implementation of safe practices in schools, considering the lack of training of educators, resistance to change and the absence of adequate infrastructure. The overall objective was to analyze how schools can overcome these challenges and ensure a safe digital environment. The methodology adopted was a literature review, in which academic sources related to digital security in education were analyzed. The results showed that, despite technological innovations, many institutions still face difficulties in implementing efficient security policies. Lack of ongoing training for educators and institutional resistance were identified as key obstacles. Public policies for digital security, although fundamental, still need continuous implementation and monitoring. The final considerations highlighted the need for assertive actions to ensure data protection and digital security in schools, in addition to suggesting that studies be carried out to complement the findings, especially with regard to the adaptation of policies to local realities. This study contributes to the understanding of the challenges faced by schools in implementing technologies in a safe way.