THE INCLUSION OF OLDER PERSONS IN THE DIGITAL ERA: A REAPPRAISAL OF THE PROTECTION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS IN THE FACE OF TECHNOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION
Abstract
The digital transformation of contemporary society has brought significant advances in the provision of public and private services, but it has also created new challenges for the effectiveness of fundamental rights, especially concerning older people. This article analyzes the need to expand the legal protection of older persons in face of technological barriers that may limit their autonomy and social participation. Based on the 1988 Federal Constitution, the Statute of Older Persons (Law No. 10,741/2003), and contemporary constitutional doctrine, it argues that digital inclusion should not be limited to user training, but must also require the adaptation of services to human needs. It defends that digitalization should coexist with accessible service alternatives, preserving human dignity, substantive equality, and the comprehensive protection of older persons. The research adopts a qualitative methodology based on bibliographic, legislative, and documentary analysis.
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