This research presents a case study of digital activism in Brazil, focusing on a national anti-surveillance campaign and its efforts to halt a large-scale surveillance project in the city of São Paulo. The project reflects the growing influence of private technology companies over public infrastructure and the expanding use of biometric systems for public security. As facial recognition has expanded into a global market, they have faced increasing criticism for racial and gender biases, and for reinforcing social inequalities. This study examines the ethical and social implications of this trend, with particular attention Afro-Brazilian resistance to emerging surveillance technologies.
