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Brazil sues online platform Discord over alleged failures in children protection
SAO PAULO (AP) -- Brazil's government said on Wednesday it filed a lawsuit in a federal court against Discord, the popular platform for gamers to communicate online, seeking damages of 500 million reais (about $97 million) for the company's alleged failure to protect children online. The move comes in the wake of a July suicide case linked to the platform. Earlier this month, Brazil's government pushed Discord to suspend its live broadcasts in relation to the incident. The Solicitor-General's office for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said in a statement the damages it is seeking from Discord are due to alleged collective psychological harm it has allowed. Discord in Brazil said in a statement that the move by the country's government is "disproportionate" and "does not accurately reflect Discord's approach to safety and compliance with Brazilian law." Brazil's government's 25-page long lawsuit, which was obtained by The Associated Press, says there are severe gaps in its age-verification systems and user safety protections. The company has committed "direct violations to a number of obligations and protective norms of Brazilian law, regarding the special protections and safety of vulnerable groups, including children and teenagers," Brazil's Solicitor-General's office said. The office is also asking the court to order Discord to immediately strengthen parental controls, expand cooperation with local law enforcement, and deploy automated tools to detect and remove dangerous content. The filing also notes that Discord faces similar legal pressure globally, including active lawsuits in U.S. states like Texas, Nevada and New Jersey. Lula, who is seeking reelection in October, and Brazil's Supreme Court have tried to regulate the use of the internet by minors, with mixed results so far, at a moment when countries, including Australia, Canada and Indonesia, are undertaking similar efforts. Brazil's first lady Rosângela Lula da Silva, known as Janja, said on Aug. 6 that the platform should be taken offline, citing the suicide case. Five teenagers were arrested in connection with the death, according to Brazil's justice ministry. Discord has more than 90 million active daily users worldwide, according to its website. ___ Follow AP's Latin America coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/latin-america
Brazil sues online platform Discord over alleged failures in children protection
SAO PAULO - Brazil's government said on Wednesday it filed a lawsuit in a federal court against Discord, the popular platform for gamers to communicate online, seeking damages of 500 million reais (about $97 million) for the company's alleged failure to protect children online. The move comes in the wake of a July suicide case linked to the platform. Earlier this month, Brazil's government pushed Discord to suspend its live broadcasts in relation to the incident. Recommended Videos The Solicitor-General's office for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said in a statement the damages it is seeking from Discord are due to alleged collective psychological harm it has allowed. Discord in Brazil said in a statement that the move by the country's government is "disproportionate" and "does not accurately reflect Discord's approach to safety and compliance with Brazilian law." Brazil's government's 25-page long lawsuit, which was obtained by The Associated Press, says there are severe gaps in its age-verification systems and user safety protections. The company has committed "direct violations to a number of obligations and protective norms of Brazilian law, regarding the special protections and safety of vulnerable groups, including children and teenagers," Brazil's Solicitor-General's office said. The office is also asking the court to order Discord to immediately strengthen parental controls, expand cooperation with local law enforcement, and deploy automated tools to detect and remove dangerous content. The filing also notes that Discord faces similar legal pressure globally, including active lawsuits in U.S. states like Texas, Nevada and New Jersey. Lula, who is seeking reelection in October, and Brazil's Supreme Court have tried to regulate the use of the internet by minors, with mixed results so far, at a moment when countries, including Australia, Canada and Indonesia, are undertaking similar efforts. Brazil's first lady Rosângela Lula da Silva, known as Janja, said on Aug. 6 that the platform should be taken offline, citing the suicide case. Five teenagers were arrested in connection with the death, according to Brazil's justice ministry. Discord has more than 90 million active daily users worldwide, according to its website. ___ Follow AP's Latin America coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/latin-america
Brazil sues online platform Discord over alleged failures in...
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazil's government said on Wednesday it filed a lawsuit in a federal court against Discord, the popular platform for gamers to communicate online, seeking damages of 500 million reais (about $97 million) for the company's alleged failure to protect children online. The move comes in the wake of a July suicide case linked to the platform. Earlier this month, Brazil´s government pushed Discord to suspend its live broadcasts in relation to the incident. The Solicitor-General's office for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said in a statement the damages it is seeking from Discord are due to alleged collective psychological harm it has allowed. Discord in Brazil said in a statement that the move by the country´s government is "disproportionate" and "does not accurately reflect Discord´s approach to safety and compliance with Brazilian law." Brazil´s government´s 25-page long lawsuit, which was obtained by The Associated Press, says there are severe gaps in its age-verification systems and user safety protections. The company has committed "direct violations to a number of obligations and protective norms of Brazilian law, regarding the special protections and safety of vulnerable groups, including children and teenagers," Brazil's Solicitor-General's office said. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva adjusts his hat during a Soldier's Day ceremony at Army headquarters in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres) The office is also asking the court to order Discord to immediately strengthen parental controls, expand cooperation with local law enforcement, and deploy automated tools to detect and remove dangerous content. The filing also notes that Discord faces similar legal pressure globally, including active lawsuits in U.S. states like Texas, Nevada and New Jersey. Lula, who is seeking reelection in October, and Brazil's Supreme Court have tried to regulate the use of the internet by minors, with mixed results so far, at a moment when countries, including Australia, Canada and Indonesia, are undertaking similar efforts. Brazil´s first lady Rosângela Lula da Silva, known as Janja, said on Aug. 6 that the platform should be taken offline, citing the suicide case. Five teenagers were arrested in connection with the death, according to Brazil´s justice ministry. Discord has more than 90 million active daily users worldwide, according to its website. ___ Follow AP´s Latin America coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/latin-america
GTA 6 Leak Subpoena: Discord Says It Will 'Evaluate the Validity and Scope Before Responding'
Related reads:[UPDATE] GTA 6 Leaker Releases Game Store, Nightclub and Beach Gameplay Videos, Defends Crypto Scheme Discord has countered online reports about Take-Two's hunt for the identity of the GTA 6 leaker, saying it has yet to be formally served a subpoena, and when it does receive it, it will take a long, hard look at it before responding. On Friday, Andrew L. Carter Jr., Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, granted Take-Two's request to subpoena Discord to divulge identifying information about users the Rockstar owner believes are tied to the leaks. Take-Two's subpoena of Microsoft was also granted. But while Microsoft has issued a statement to say it's happy to work with Take-Two and Rockstar to help unearth the GTA 6 leaker, Discord issued a different line overnight. "I can share an update on this," Discord marketing director Ryan K. Rigney said in a tweet. "Discord has not yet been served with a subpoena from Take-Two. When we do, we'll evaluate the validity and scope before responding." Take-Two issued the subpoenas alleging Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) infringement. It wants information and records relating to the 'CyberLeek' account, which is allegedly behind the GTA 6 leaks. The subpoenas request identifying information associated with user accounts that were members of a number of Discord servers. One of the Discord servers mentioned in the filing is 'discord.gg/darkviperau,' which is described as the DarkViperAU editors' server. DarkViperAU is the online name of Australian GTA content creator Matthew "Matt" Judge, who has 2.27 million subscribers on YouTube and nearly 900,000 followers on Twitch. Judge has denied any wrongdoing. Reclaim The Net, a group that advocates for free speech and privacy, criticised the Discord subpoena in a tweet. "Copyright law is supposed to target infringement," it said. "Here, it's being used to hunt for identities. Take-Two is seeking DMCA subpoenas that could expose users who didn't leak or upload GTA VI footage, but who participated in conversations within Discord servers where the leak was discussed." In an article, Reclaim The Net continued: "One of the Discord servers in question has over 107,000 members, and while it is not clear if Take-Two is going after each and every one of them, the request does say 'all identifying information associated with all user accounts' that were or are members of three named servers since June 1 - and that participated in a conversation in those servers. "In this case, Take-Two Interactive's one filings make it clear that they're not limited to whoever is uploading the leaks, they're targeting entire communities and channels that are merely existing in the same Discord server as those alleged leakers. "This is now the pursuit of a membership list under the color of the enforcement of copyright. While it can be crushed if people push back, there's actually nothing about the DMCA process that discourages this in a strong enough way. "To file a claim is cheap and quick, and the compliance cost falls on the platforms. There was a time when companies would at least try to maintain the guise that their targets were limited to infringement but, these days, they're getting more brazen and now hitting anyone who happens to have been standing nearby." It is unclear if Microsoft has actually been served with Take-Two's subpoena, either, although according to court documents it looks like Microsoft had already launched an investigation of its own into the CyberLeek account. Meanwhile, the subpoena for Twitter / X has yet to be signed off, but that may simply be a formality. All the while, the GTA 6 leaks continue, and there is fresh concern that CyberLeek will release significant story spoilers. Neither Rockstar nor Take-Two have issued a statement. IGN has asked for comment. GTA 6 is due out on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S on November 19, 2026. Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images. Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at [email protected]. Related reads:Former Rockstar Dev Calls GTA 6 Leaks 'A Nothing Burger,' Insists Hot Coffee Was Much, Much Worse
Discord appeals Brazil's livestream suspension, says ANPD lacks authority | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation
By Henrique Santiago ( August 24, 2026, 22:01 GMT | Insight) -- Discord has appealed a National Data Protection Agency decision to ban its livestreaming features in Brazil, arguing that only the judiciary has the authority to impose such restrictions under Brazil's child online safety rules. The company also challenged the agency's decision-making process and said the measure affects millions of users while doing little to curb criminal activity online.Discord has asked Brazil's privacy regulator, the National Data Protection Agency (ANPD), to allow it to resume its live broadcasts.... Prepare for tomorrow's regulatory change, today MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term. Know what others in the room don't, with features including: * Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more * Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs * Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific * Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.
While GTA 6 leaker runs rampant, Discord says it hasn't been served a subpoena yet
The Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker is still at large, and Take-Two Interactive's attempts to track them down have thus far not worked out. But the story, as usual, continues. Today the latest update came from Discord's marketing director Ryan Rigney, who said that the company ahs not yet been served a subpoena, despite an Aug. 20 court filing saying that the publisher was looking for help from the chat app and Microsoft alike. Last week's court filing said it would be asking Discord for "all user accounts that are/were members communicating with the Discord server(s)" that involve "CYBERLEEK," "CINEMATICROCKSTAR," and "Surfer24k™ (+ replacement handles cyberleek_west, surwest)," as well as "Ødyssey.gg," "'! Odyssey' public brand guild (discord.gg/odyssey)," and even YouTuber/Twitch streamer "DarkViperAU editors' server (discord.gg/darkviperau)." "Discord has not yet been served with a subpoena from Take Two," Rigney said today on Twitter/X. "When we do, we'll evaluate the validity and scope before responding." The subpoenas have raised some concerns that unknowing parties could get caught in the crossfire simply for engaging with the leaker, who has been drip-feeding short video clips of the game in action for the past week ahead of its full reveal on Netflix this Thursday. They have also been heavily promoting a cryptocurrency throughout the ordeal. The same court filings have called on Microsoft to give up "all internal Microsoft business records and investigative records associated with Microsoft's internal investigation of the 'cyberleek' persona sufficient to identify the user(s), person(s) and/or entity/ies associated with that persona." The GTA 6 leaker continued today to post new video clips along with allowing people to vote on what they will leak next. Today's video showcased main character Jason at a nudist colony somewhere in Vice City. With just days to go before the game's reveal, the hunt is still on for the leaker who will likely face charges if and when they are caught.
