ACCESS TO DIGITAL INFORMATION IN BRAZIL IN CASES OF ACCIDENTS: THE EXAMPLE OF MARIANA™S TRAGEDY

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Beatriz Souza Costa
José Adércio Leite Sampaio

Abstract

This article aims to discuss access to information on environmental accidents in Brazil, considering the digital age. The theme is justified by the importance of such information, which has the potential not only to prevent new accidents but also to save lives. To do so, we used the example of the dam accident occurred in Bento Rodrigues, Mariana district, in the State of Minas Gerais. In the methodological aspect, the method of deductive reasoning was used, with a bibliographical and documentary research technique. In conclusion, the importance of adequate dissemination of environmental accident information has been demonstrated.

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Beatriz Souza Costa, Escola Superior Dom Helder Câmara (ESDHC) - Belo Horizonte - MG

Doutora e Mestre em Direito pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG).
Professora de Direito Ambiental Constitucional.
Pro-reitora de Pesquisa da Escola Superior Dom Helder Câmara (ESDHC)

José Adércio Leite Sampaio, Escola Superior Dom Helder Câmara

Doutor e Mestre em Direito pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.
Professor da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais e da Escola Superior Dom Helder Câmara.
Procurador da República.