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Proposal in the Chamber Could Transform Application Security by Requiring Video Recording of All Trips and Altering the Day-to-Day of Millions of Drivers and Passengers in Brazil.
Application drivers such as Uber and 99 may be required to carry out video monitoring of all rides, according to a bill approved by the Chamber of Deputies’ Commission on Transportation and Traffic.
The measure stipulates that all vehicles used in this type of service must be equipped with devices capable of recording images during the provision of private individual transportation service, aimed at ensuring greater safety for drivers and passengers.
Video Monitoring of Rides by Application: Changes in the Law
The approved text modifies the National Urban Mobility Policy (PNMU) and includes as a guideline for the regulation and oversight of transportation by applications the requirement of security cameras in vehicles.
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As a result, the proposal transfers to municipalities and the Federal District the responsibility to define the rules for implementation, oversight, and maintenance of the video monitoring system, according to local reality.
The commission’s decision was based on the substitute presented by Deputy Ricardo Ayres, from the Republican Party of Tocantins, who reported on Bill 692/25, authored by Deputy Julio Cesar Ribeiro (Republicans from the Federal District), and Bill 835/25, which was processed together.
The rapporteur assessed that some original proposals, such as the mandatory installation of cameras in all cars and facial recognition of drivers twice a day, would have little practical effectiveness and high costs for workers in the sector.
Cell Phones as a Monitoring Solution
As an alternative, the final text stipulates that video monitoring may be conducted not only by installed cameras but also through the very cell phones used by drivers during trips.
According to the rapporteur, smartphones are already essential for the activity, as they centralize access to applications, GPS navigation, and contact with passengers.
Thus, it would only be necessary to adapt the platform software so that the recording of rides could be carried out by the device itself, reducing costs and potential disruptions.
Safety and Challenges of Video Monitoring
The proposal aims to respond to the growing concern about safety for both passengers and drivers, in light of the recorded cases of violence across Brazil in recent years.
Recent statistics indicate an increase in incidents involving application drivers, prompting debates at various levels of government.
The expectation is that video monitoring will help deter crimes, facilitate investigations, and provide evidence in conflict situations, benefiting all parties involved in the service.
Privacy, Data Protection and Company Adaptation
In addition to enhancing security, the new requirement also raises debates about privacy, data protection, and technological adjustment of applications.
According to digital law specialists, it will be essential that the images captured during rides are securely stored, accessible only with judicial authorization or for the purpose of investigating serious occurrences, as provided by the General Data Protection Law (LGPD).
Municipalities and the Federal District must establish rules for the storage, use, and disposal of these recordings, preventing abuses and respecting current legislation.
Another relevant point is the possibility of integrating video monitoring with other tools already available on the applications, such as real-time route sharing, passenger and driver identification, and emergency channels.
With the new guideline, companies like Uber and 99 will need to adapt to comply with the law, making adjustments to their systems, privacy policies, and user guidelines.
Bill Processing and Next Steps
The processing of the bill occurs on a conclusive basis, which means that, if there is no appeal for plenary analysis, the proposal will be evaluated only by thematic committees.
The text approved by the Commission on Transportation and Traffic will now be sent for analysis by the Communication Commission, followed by the Constitution and Justice and Citizenship Commission.
If approved, it will go to the Federal Senate, where it must also be voted on before being sanctioned and coming into effect.
So far, there is no defined deadline for the conclusion of the analysis nor an exact forecast for when the mandatory video monitoring of application rides will take effect nationwide.
The progress of the proposal is being monitored by driver associations, industry companies, urban mobility specialists, and consumer protection agencies.
In your view, will the measure really increase safety, or could it bring other challenges for those who depend on this type of transportation? Leave your opinion in the comments!
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