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Discord to present new child safety plan in Brazil, government says | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation
( September 3, 2026, 00:28 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Brazil's Attorney General's Office said Discord will present a new proposal aimed at protecting children and adolescent users of the platform. The office disclosed in a statement that a conciliation hearing was held Wednesday as part of a public civil action brought by the government against the tech company after an investigation into alleged failures to safeguard minors' rights. Under the agreement, Discord has up to 10 business days to present a plan demonstrating compliance with the country's child online safety law, ECA Digital.Press release follows (in Portuguese):... 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.
Brazil sues Discord, seeks hefty compensation over minors' protections | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation
By Henrique Santiago ( August 26, 2026, 22:09 GMT | Insight) -- The Brazilian Attorney General's Office filed a lawsuit against Discord after negotiations over a settlement agreement failed. The office wants the platform to adopt several safety measures and is seeking compensation for collective moral damages in the amount of 500 million reais, or nearly $100 million.The Brazilian government filed a public civil action Wednesday against Discord following unsuccessful negotiations over a settlement agreement with the platform aimed at strengthening protections for children and adolescents under the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents, or ECA Digital.... 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.
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.