Brazilian Supreme Court weighs access to user data and the limits of direct data requests in investigations

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    Brazilian Telecommunications Agency opens consultation on the impact of digital platforms on telecom networks

    Through the launch of Call for Input No. 1/2026, Anatel is seeking to collect data, opinions, and technical information from industry players and experts, including both telecommunications companies and big techs. Contributions may be submitted until June 25, 2026. The initiative aims to develop a deeper understanding of how traffic generated by major digital platforms […]

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    Brazilian Court recognizes platform’s duty to prevent reposting of content following notice and takedown

    A recent ruling by the Court of Justice of Minas Gerais examined a case involving the unauthorized sharing of a video on a social media platform, accompanied by offensive comments, which prompted the filing of a lawsuit seeking content removal and compensation for moral damages. Even after the initial removal of the material, the responsible […]

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    Ministry of Justice opens public consultation on the ethical use of AI

    Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) has launched a public consultation to gather contributions from society on the Brazilian User Guide on Artificial Intelligence, a document designed to provide accessible guidance on the conscious and safe use of AI systems in everyday life. The initiative makes the full version of the guide available […]

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    Indonesia: Government announces social media access restrictions for children under 16

    On March 6, 2026, Indonesia’s Minister of Communications, Meutya Hafid, announced that the government will restrict access by children and adolescents under the age of 16 to digital platforms. The measure will take effect on March 28, and accounts of users under 16 on platforms classified as “high risk” will be gradually deactivated from that […]

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    UK consults the public on banning social media for under-16s

    On March 2, 2026, the UK government launched a national public consultation on the use of digital technologies by children and adolescents. The initiative targets both young people and adults and aims to gather views and proposals on how to better protect minors online. Topics covered include platform features, restrictions on minors’ use of chatbots, […]

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    Brazil’s Electoral Court sets new rules for AI in the 2026 elections

    Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court (TSE) has updated the resolutions governing electoral advertising for the 2026 General Elections, introducing unprecedented provisions on the use of generative artificial intelligence in the electoral context. The key innovation is the imposition of preventive obligations on major digital platforms. For the first time, technology companies are expressly required to anticipate […]

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    Digital ECA enters into force and marks a new phase in internet regulation in Brazil

    Several new rules came into effect in Brazil to protect children and adolescents in the digital environment. The Digital ECA entered into force on March 17; the following day, the Federal Government issued Decree No. 12,880/2026; and on March 20, the ANPD released its first practical guidance, along with an enforcement timeline. The guidance is […]

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    ANPD and Sebrae sign a partnership to strengthen data protection culture among small businesses

    The ANPD and the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service (Sebrae) signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement focused on developing studies, research, and assessments related to the processing and protection of personal data, with an emphasis on micro and small enterprises. The partnership establishes a direct institutional communication channel for the exchange of information and […]

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    ANPD, MPF, and Senacon order X to immediately implement measures to address Grok’s failures

    The ANPD, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office (MPF), and the National Consumer Protection Secretariat (Senacon) reviewed X’s responses following a Joint Recommendation concerning the use of the Grok artificial intelligence tool in connection with the generation and circulation of inappropriate sexualized content. Following the review, each institution adopted measures within the scope of its respective authority: […]

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    ANPD takes part in TSE public hearing on regulatory framework for the 2026 General Elections

    ANPD participated in a public hearing convened by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) as part of the review of draft resolutions that will govern the organization and conduct of the 2026 General Elections. The ANPD highlighted its ongoing institutional cooperation with the TSE, including the execution of a Technical Cooperation Agreement, the issuance of joint […]

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    ANPD signals risk-based approach for age assurance regulation

    ANPD Director Iagê Zendron Miola participated in Safer Internet Day, an event hosted by SaferNet on February 11, and outlined the principles that will guide the agency’s approach to regulating the age assurance mechanisms required under Law No. 15,211/2025 (ECA Digital). Miola stated that the ANPD does not intend to impose a single technological solution […]

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    MJSP releases report on online age verification

    The Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) released the report “Age Verification Mechanisms: analysis of contributions to the public consultation and inputs for regulating Law No. 15,211/2025,” prepared by the National Secretariat for Digital Rights in partnership with UNESCO, the National Consumer Secretariat (Senacon), and the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD). The document systematizes […]