Letramento em privacidade de dados para jornalistas: uma proposta de Newsgame

Abstract

This applied research project focuses on the development of a newsgame about data privacy for journalists, aiming to address a knowledge gap in digital journalism. The target audience includes journalists and others interested in deepening their understanding of the ethical use and protection of personal data in journalistic practice. The methodology involved administering questionnaires to journalism professionals to assess their level of knowledge about data privacy and their daily practices, followed by a content analysis of the responses to identify training needs, grounded in the concepts of Design Science Research (DSR). The research revealed that although 95% of respondents consider privacy literacy essential, there are significant gaps in practical knowledge of the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD) and in risk identification. As a result, a strong demand for support tools (rated 4.5 out of 5) was identified, along with a 70% interest in newsgames as a learning method. The study concludes with the need for professional training and, as a practical outcome, presents the development of a Game Design Document (GDD) for a newsgame that simulates real-life challenges in journalism, addressing the LGPD and ethical dilemmas.