DIGITAL SECURITY AND HUMAN DIGNITY: THE ROLE OF ICT IN PREVENTING THE NON-CONSENSUAL EXPOSURE OF INTIMATE CONTENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Abstract

This article analyzes the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in preventing the non-consensual exposure of intimate content on social media, linking digital security with the protection of human dignity in the context of Luanda Province, Angola. The research is based on an analysis of scientific publications, institutional documents, legal instruments, and publicly available materials related to the improper dissemination of intimate images and videos. Methodologically, a qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive approach was adopted, supported by bibliographic research and documentary analysis. The results show that non-consensual exposure is a multidimensional phenomenon associated with the interaction between individual vulnerabilities, social practices, characteristics of digital platforms, and institutional limitations. The study also found that digital literacy plays an important role in prevention, but does not replace mechanisms for protection, reporting, institutional response, and accountability of the actors involved. The study contributes to the discussion on digital security and digital violence in Angola by providing insights that may support public policies, digital literacy programs, and integrated strategies for protecting human dignity in the digital environment.