ANPD Opens Investigation that May Lead to the Suspension of Discord in Brazil
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The ANPD (National Data Protection Agency) opened on Friday (7) a trial against the Discord that can lead to the punishment of the digital platform in Brazil, which goes by warning, passing a fine that can reach R $ 50 million, but can reach
The National Data Protection Agency (ANPD) set up on Friday (07) a process of monitoring against the Discord to establish indications of non-compliance with duties provided for in the Digital Statute of Children and Adolescents (DSC), in force since March 2026. If irregularities are found, the agency may impose a fine of up to R$ 50 million per offence. The report sought Discord and awaits demonstration. According to ANPD, the investigation focu…
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Government has determined that the platform suspends the live function until it checks security measures for young people
The Discord can be fined at R$ 50 million per year below, if ANPD (National Data Protection Authority) finds that the platform failed to comply with the protection rules of children and adolescents provided for in the ECA Digital, in force since sea o. Read more (08/11/2026
The Instituto Defesa Coletiva (Collective Defense Institute) filed a public civil action against Discord on Friday (August 7, 2026), requesting the suspension of the text, voice, and video communication platform in Brazil. The organization demands that the company prove the adoption of effective security measures before resuming operations in the country. The full text is available here (PDF — 596 kB). Discord has been the target of investigatio…
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