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Oct 9, 2026
Brazil Digital Regulation Monitor | October 2026
A roundup of the top news from September 2026
Brazil Digital Regulation Monitor | October 2026
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October 9, 2026
A roundup of the top news from September 2026
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Newsletter
Sep 28, 2026
Brazil Prohibits Betting Activities and Imposes New Obligations on Betting Operators and Digital Platforms
The President of Brazil issued Provisional Presidential Decree #1,394, which prohibits the offering and advertising of fixed-odds betting throughout the country.
Brazil Prohibits Betting Activities and Imposes New Obligations on Betting Operators and Digital Platforms
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September 28, 2026
The President of Brazil issued Provisional Presidential Decree #1,394, which prohibits the offering and advertising of fixed-odds betting throughout the country.
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Regulatory Update
Sep 24, 2026
Constitutional Challenges to Digital Regulation Reach Brazil’s Supreme Court
In Brazil, debates over the regulation of digital platforms have become an increasingly prominent feature of the legislative agenda. Over the past decade, the number and significance of laws governing the digital environment have grown substantially.
Constitutional Challenges to Digital Regulation Reach Brazil’s Supreme Court
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September 24, 2026
In Brazil, debates over the regulation of digital platforms have become an increasingly prominent feature of the legislative agenda. Over the past decade, the number and significance of laws governing the digital environment have grown substantially.
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Articles
Sep 15, 2026
ANPD and the New Regulatory Decrees Under the Brazilian Internet Act: What to Expect from the Regulatory Agenda for Digital Platforms
With the entry into force of Decrees No. 12,975/2026 and No. 12,976/2026, Brazil's National Data Protection Agency (ANPD) has assumed an even more prominent role in the governance of the country's digital environment.
ANPD and the New Regulatory Decrees Under the Brazilian Internet Act: What to Expect from the Regulatory Agenda for Digital Platforms
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September 15, 2026
With the entry into force of Decrees No. 12,975/2026 and No. 12,976/2026, Brazil's National Data Protection Agency (ANPD) has assumed an even more prominent role in the governance of the country's digital environment.
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Regulatory Update
Sep 11, 2026
Brazil Digital Regulation Monitor | September 2026
Over the coming months, Brazil’s digital regulatory agenda is expected to remain focused on the implementation of the ECA Digital, and the enforcement of new obligations imposed on digital platforms, app stores, and providers of artificial intelligence services and tools. The ANPD is expected to continue expanding its monitoring and enforcement activities, with particular attention to issues such as the protection of children and adolescents, platform governance, transparency, and risk mitigation in the digital environment.
Brazil Digital Regulation Monitor | September 2026
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September 11, 2026
Over the coming months, Brazil’s digital regulatory agenda is expected to remain focused on the implementation of the ECA Digital, and the enforcement of new obligations imposed on digital platforms, app stores, and providers of artificial intelligence services and tools. The ANPD is expected to continue expanding its monitoring and enforcement activities, with particular attention to issues such as the protection of children and adolescents, platform governance, transparency, and risk mitigation in the digital environment.
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Newsletter
Sep 2, 2026
Prediction Markets and the Curse of Innovative Business Models in Brazil
In 2026, discussions about the operation and regulation of prediction markets gained prominence in Brazil’s public debate.
Prediction Markets and the Curse of Innovative Business Models in Brazil
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September 2, 2026
In 2026, discussions about the operation and regulation of prediction markets gained prominence in Brazil’s public debate.
Douglas Leite
Gustavo Santana
Media
Aug 24, 2026
ANPD Conducts Monitoring Activities Regarding Digital Platforms, App Stores, and AI Tools
ANPD announced the launch of monitoring activities targeting major digital platforms, app stores, and generative AI tools to verify compliance with obligations established under the Brazilian Internet Act, its implementing decrees, and the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents.
ANPD Conducts Monitoring Activities Regarding Digital Platforms, App Stores, and AI Tools
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August 24, 2026
ANPD announced the launch of monitoring activities targeting major digital platforms, app stores, and generative AI tools to verify compliance with obligations established under the Brazilian Internet Act, its implementing decrees, and the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents.
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Regulatory Update
Aug 12, 2026
ANPD Issues Guidelines on the Publication of Transparency Reports
The Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD) has issued guidelines regarding the publication of transparency reports required under the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents (the Digital ECA).
ANPD Issues Guidelines on the Publication of Transparency Reports
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August 12, 2026
The Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD) has issued guidelines regarding the publication of transparency reports required under the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents (the Digital ECA).
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Client Alert
Brazil Digital Regulation Monitor | August 2026
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August 10, 2026
A roundup of the top news from July 2026
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Newsletter
Aug 7, 2026
Brazil Enacts New Statute Strengthening Efforts to Combat Online Child Sexual Violence
This Friday, August 7, Brazil enacted Statute #15,487/2026 to strengthen efforts to combat sexual violence against children and adolescents, particularly in the digital environment.
Brazil Enacts New Statute Strengthening Efforts to Combat Online Child Sexual Violence
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August 7, 2026
This Friday, August 7, Brazil enacted Statute #15,487/2026 to strengthen efforts to combat sexual violence against children and adolescents, particularly in the digital environment.
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Legislative Updates
Jul 31, 2026
TSE Requires Electoral Compliance Plan from Digital Platforms
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court (TSE – Tribunal Superior Eleitoral) issued Ordinance #463/2026, establishing that digital platforms must submit their compliance plans for the Brazilian 2026 elections until August 16, 2026.
TSE Requires Electoral Compliance Plan from Digital Platforms
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July 31, 2026
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court (TSE – Tribunal Superior Eleitoral) issued Ordinance #463/2026, establishing that digital platforms must submit their compliance plans for the Brazilian 2026 elections until August 16, 2026.
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Client Alert
Brazil Digital Regulation Monitor | July 2026
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July 9, 2026
A roundup of the top news from June 2026
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Newsletter
Jun 18, 2026
Brazilian Supreme Court concludes trial reshaping OSPs' civil liability for third party content
Provider liability: notice-and-takedown for illegal content; court-ordered removal; strict liability for marketplaces; duty of care for serious crimes; presumed fault for paid ads.
Brazilian Supreme Court concludes trial reshaping OSPs' civil liability for third party content
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June 18, 2026
Provider liability: notice-and-takedown for illegal content; court-ordered removal; strict liability for marketplaces; duty of care for serious crimes; presumed fault for paid ads.
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Client Alert
Jun 15, 2026
The obligation to retain the source TCP port
On May 21, the Brazilian Government published Decree #12,975/2026, which established new rules for digital platforms operating in Brazil. T
The obligation to retain the source TCP port
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June 15, 2026
On May 21, the Brazilian Government published Decree #12,975/2026, which established new rules for digital platforms operating in Brazil. T
Douglas Leite
Gustavo Santana
Articles
Brazil Digital Regulation Monitor | June 2026
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June 11, 2026
A roundup of the top news from May 2026.
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Newsletter
May 22, 2026
New decrees impose duties for digital platforms
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, the federal government published Decrees #12,975 and #12,976, which establish new rules for digital platforms in Brazil.
New decrees impose duties for digital platforms
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May 22, 2026
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, the federal government published Decrees #12,975 and #12,976, which establish new rules for digital platforms in Brazil.
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Client Alert
May 6, 2026
ANPD Opens Reporting Channel for the Digital ECA
The Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD) has launched a dedicated channel on its official website to receive reports of non-compliance with the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents (Digital ECA).
ANPD Opens Reporting Channel for the Digital ECA
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May 6, 2026
The Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD) has launched a dedicated channel on its official website to receive reports of non-compliance with the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents (Digital ECA).
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Client Alert
Apr 30, 2026
ANPD opens Call for Contributions on draft Digital ECA Guidelines
This Thursday, April 30, the Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD) launched a Call for Contributions regarding the draft Guidelines on IT Products and Service Providers: scope and general obligations under the ECA Digital. The call will remain open until June 15.
ANPD opens Call for Contributions on draft Digital ECA Guidelines
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April 30, 2026
This Thursday, April 30, the Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD) launched a Call for Contributions regarding the draft Guidelines on IT Products and Service Providers: scope and general obligations under the ECA Digital. The call will remain open until June 15.
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Client Alert
Mar 23, 2026
Autoplay and infinite feed: what the Digital ECA prohibits and why
The Digital ECA has taken effect in Brazil: understand the rules, prohibitions, and impacts on protecting children and adolescents on online platforms
Autoplay and infinite feed: what the Digital ECA prohibits and why
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March 23, 2026
The Digital ECA has taken effect in Brazil: understand the rules, prohibitions, and impacts on protecting children and adolescents on online platforms
Douglas Leite
Media
Mar 19, 2026
Brazilian Government issues decree regulating the Digital ECA
Following the Digital ECA taking effect on March 17, the Brazilian government issued Decree #12,880/2026 this Wednesday, March 18.
Brazilian Government issues decree regulating the Digital ECA
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March 19, 2026
Following the Digital ECA taking effect on March 17, the Brazilian government issued Decree #12,880/2026 this Wednesday, March 18.
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Client Alert
Mar 17, 2026
The Digital ECA takes effect: what does the statute designed to protect minors on the internet say?
The statute establishes mandatory age verification, increases parental controls, and restricts targeted advertising to children and adolescents
The Digital ECA takes effect: what does the statute designed to protect minors on the internet say?
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March 17, 2026
The statute establishes mandatory age verification, increases parental controls, and restricts targeted advertising to children and adolescents
Douglas Leite
Media
Mar 17, 2026
ECA Digital takes effect: key impacts
Brazil’s Children and Adolescents Statute as applied in the digital environment (ECA Digital)
ECA Digital takes effect: key impacts
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March 17, 2026
Brazil’s Children and Adolescents Statute as applied in the digital environment (ECA Digital)
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Client Alert
Mar 9, 2026
From reaction to prevention: The Grok case and the urgency of Safety by Design against sexual deepfakes
AI tool capable of creating images of real people reignites debate on platform responsibility and reinforces the importance of safety by design.
From reaction to prevention: The Grok case and the urgency of Safety by Design against sexual deepfakes
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March 9, 2026
AI tool capable of creating images of real people reignites debate on platform responsibility and reinforces the importance of safety by design.
Douglas Leite
Gustavo Santana
Articles
Mar 6, 2026
Sexual deepfakes on Grok: the importance of Safety by Design
In recent years, debates over the regulation of social media and the safe use of digital platforms have assumed an increasingly central role in public discourse.
Sexual deepfakes on Grok: the importance of Safety by Design
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March 6, 2026
In recent years, debates over the regulation of social media and the safe use of digital platforms have assumed an increasingly central role in public discourse.
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Articles
Feb 19, 2026
Brazil-EU Data Protection Agreement: what changes for companies?
Mutual recognition between the General Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation simplifies international data transfers and reduces costs, but requires maintaining high compliance standards, according to experts.
Brazil-EU Data Protection Agreement: what changes for companies?
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February 19, 2026
Mutual recognition between the General Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation simplifies international data transfers and reduces costs, but requires maintaining high compliance standards, according to experts.
Douglas Leite
Media
Jan 30, 2026
ECA Digital Compliance Checklist
Download the material and review the key areas that require attention when adapting to the new requirements of the ECA Digital.
ECA Digital Compliance Checklist
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January 30, 2026
Download the material and review the key areas that require attention when adapting to the new requirements of the ECA Digital.
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Guides & Playbooks
Jan 27, 2026
Brazil and the European Union recognize mutual adequacy in data protection matters
This Monday, January 26, Brazil and the European Union announced the mutual recognition of the adequacy of their respective levels of personal data protection, confirming that the Brazilian Data Protection Act (LGPD) and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) offer equivalent safeguards.
Brazil and the European Union recognize mutual adequacy in data protection matters
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January 27, 2026
This Monday, January 26, Brazil and the European Union announced the mutual recognition of the adequacy of their respective levels of personal data protection, confirming that the Brazilian Data Protection Act (LGPD) and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) offer equivalent safeguards.
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Client Alert
Jan 9, 2026
A Comprehensive Guide for Brazil's Digital Statute for Childern and Adolescents
Download the comprehensive guide prepared by tour team to understand the key impacts of the new legislation and the measures required for compliance.
A Comprehensive Guide for Brazil's Digital Statute for Childern and Adolescents
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January 9, 2026
Download the comprehensive guide prepared by tour team to understand the key impacts of the new legislation and the measures required for compliance.
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Guides & Playbooks
Oct 17, 2025
Brazilian Government launches Public Consultation on online protection for minors
This Wednesday, October 15, the Brazilian Government launched two public consultations regarding the rights and the protection of minors on the internet. Among other purposes, these initiatives aim to gather inputs to support the development of new regulations for the recently enacted Statute #15.211/25 (the Digital ECA), which establish rules for protecting children and adolescents in the digital environment.
Brazilian Government launches Public Consultation on online protection for minors
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October 17, 2025
This Wednesday, October 15, the Brazilian Government launched two public consultations regarding the rights and the protection of minors on the internet. Among other purposes, these initiatives aim to gather inputs to support the development of new regulations for the recently enacted Statute #15.211/25 (the Digital ECA), which establish rules for protecting children and adolescents in the digital environment.
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Client Alert
Sep 19, 2025
Brazil Enacts Statute #15.211/25 to Protect Minors Online
This Wednesday, September 17, Brazilian President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva sanctioned, with a few vetoes, Statute #15.211/25, which establishes rules for the protection of children and adolescents in digital environments.
Brazil Enacts Statute #15.211/25 to Protect Minors Online
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September 19, 2025
This Wednesday, September 17, Brazilian President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva sanctioned, with a few vetoes, Statute #15.211/25, which establishes rules for the protection of children and adolescents in digital environments.
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Client Alert
Aug 28, 2025
Brazilian Senate approves Bill to protect minors in the digital environment
This Wednesday, August 27, the Brazilian Senate approved Bill #2,628/22, which outlines rules for the protection of children and adolescents in the digital environment. The Bill originated in 2022 and gained strength following a viral video by influencer Felipe Bressanim Pereira, known as “Felca”, denouncing the sexualization of minors on social media platforms.
Brazilian Senate approves Bill to protect minors in the digital environment
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August 28, 2025
This Wednesday, August 27, the Brazilian Senate approved Bill #2,628/22, which outlines rules for the protection of children and adolescents in the digital environment. The Bill originated in 2022 and gained strength following a viral video by influencer Felipe Bressanim Pereira, known as “Felca”, denouncing the sexualization of minors on social media platforms.
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Client Alert
Aug 21, 2025
Brazil’s House of Representatives approves Bill to protect minors in the digital environment
This Wednesday, August 20, the Brazilian House of Representatives approved Bill #2,628/22, outlining rules for the protection of children and adolescents online. The Bill had previously passed in the Senate and will now return for ratification due to amendments introduced by the House.
Brazil’s House of Representatives approves Bill to protect minors in the digital environment
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August 21, 2025
This Wednesday, August 20, the Brazilian House of Representatives approved Bill #2,628/22, outlining rules for the protection of children and adolescents online. The Bill had previously passed in the Senate and will now return for ratification due to amendments introduced by the House.
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Client Alert
Jul 28, 2025
Platforms’ liability for user-generated content – remarks on the Supreme Court ruling
To help understand these changes and their potential regulatory and operational impacts, our team has prepared a preliminary analysis of the ruling and the key points established by the STF.
Platforms’ liability for user-generated content – remarks on the Supreme Court ruling
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July 28, 2025
To help understand these changes and their potential regulatory and operational impacts, our team has prepared a preliminary analysis of the ruling and the key points established by the STF.
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Guides & Playbooks
Jun 27, 2025
Brazilian Supreme Court concludes landmark trial reshaping ISPs' civil liability regime for third-party content
On June 26, the Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) concluded the trial on the constitutionality of Article 19 of the Brazilian Internet Act (Law #12,965/2014 – “MCI”), ruling the Article partially unconstitutional.
Brazilian Supreme Court concludes landmark trial reshaping ISPs' civil liability regime for third-party content
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June 27, 2025
On June 26, the Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) concluded the trial on the constitutionality of Article 19 of the Brazilian Internet Act (Law #12,965/2014 – “MCI”), ruling the Article partially unconstitutional.
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Client Alert
Aug 2, 2024
Minor’s online safety: upcoming regulatory challenges for the tech industry in the US and Brazil
On January 31, the US Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss minors’ online safety, which featured testimonies from CEOs of five tech companies – Meta, TikTok, X, Discord and Snap –, who were subjected to intense questioning by the Senators.
Minor’s online safety: upcoming regulatory challenges for the tech industry in the US and Brazil
minors-online-safety-upcoming-regulatory-challenges-for-the-tech-industry-in-the-us-and-brazil
August 2, 2024
On January 31, the US Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss minors’ online safety, which featured testimonies from CEOs of five tech companies – Meta, TikTok, X, Discord and Snap –, who were subjected to intense questioning by the Senators.
Douglas Leite
Flavio Buzanovsky
Articles
Sep 3, 0026
ANPD Opens Call for Contributions on 2027-2028 Regulatory Agenda and 2027-2030 Regulatory Outcome Evaluation Agenda
On Tuesday, September 1, the Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD) opened a call for contributions to develop its 2027-2028 Regulatory Agenda and its 2027-2030 Regulatory Outcomes Evaluation Agenda.
ANPD Opens Call for Contributions on 2027-2028 Regulatory Agenda and 2027-2030 Regulatory Outcome Evaluation Agenda
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September 3, 0026
On Tuesday, September 1, the Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD) opened a call for contributions to develop its 2027-2028 Regulatory Agenda and its 2027-2030 Regulatory Outcomes Evaluation Agenda.
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