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Abstract Objective: to present the new established and revised ethics criteria for conducting online research in Brazil. Methods: narrative review of the guidelines for internet use in Brazil, the regulations of the National Research Ethics Commission and the Scientific Electronic Library Online database, carried out from May to July 2021, considering the descriptors: ‘pesquisa’ (research), ' ética' (ethics), 'Brasil' (Brazil), 'on-line' OR 'virtual' , including search terms and interterms, from 2011. Results: Six regulations from the National Research Ethics Commission and 233 studies were identified, 11 of which were selected for evaluation and greater detail regarding the criteria established for ethics in research in a virtual environment (online). The following criteria were established and/or adapted: data privacy; preservation of personal data/files; Free and Clear Commitment Term; disclosure; data collection and storage; research risks; limitations; and discard. Conclusion: potentialities and challenges of research in a virtual environment are presented with regard to ethical criteria.

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