Privacy violations reported at schools in Brazil and Argentina

In northern Paraná, Brazil, students at the Érico Veríssimo Civic-Military School discovered a hidden camera in a girls' restroom after noticing a red light. Students reported feeling violated, noting that the device was positioned in an area where they frequently changed clothes. While school officials admitted to having devices installed, they claimed the equipment was intended to monitor the restroom entrance and functioned as smoke sensors to prevent smoking. However, legal representatives for the minors argue that no consent was provided for such recordings.

In Mendoza, Argentina, the General José de San Martín Technical School is under investigation following the viralization of intimate images and videos of a female staff member. Authorities suspect the material was stolen from a school computer after the employee's email account remained active on a device in the IT lab. The General Directorate of Schools (DGE) has activated cybercrime protocols, involving the Public Prosecutor's Office and forensic experts to determine the source of the breach. The investigation is considering the involvement of minors, given the legal age of criminal responsibility in the region.