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Discord suspends video and screen sharing in Brazil

Discord has suspended live streaming and screen sharing features in Brazil following a preventive order from the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD). The decision was made under the Digital Statute of the Child and Adolescent (ECA Digital) to protect minors from risks including violence, harassment, and self-harm.

The regulatory action follows an investigation into the death of a 13-year-old girl in Mato Grosso do Sul, who reportedly committed suicide during a live stream after being incited by groups on the platform. The ANPD noted that Discord’s current technology lacks the capability for real-time automatic analysis of video content to prevent such incidents.

Discord has expressed that it is complying with the order and working in good faith to restore these features as soon as possible. While video-based features are suspended, the platform will continue to provide direct messaging, servers, voice channels, and audio-only calls in Brazil. The company has also contested the ANPD’s competence to impose such measures and previously requested an extension to implement the technical changes.

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ANPD · Agência Nacional de Proteção de Dados · Brasil · Brazil · Discord · Mato Grosso do Sul · Ministry of Justice · Ministério da Justiça · NOAD · Polícia Federal · SaferNet Brasil · Stanislav Vishnevskiy

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