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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.
Entities
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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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 21 SOURCES] Discord stated it cannot interrupt live content because end-to-end encryption prevents it from accessing real-time communications. euvivoaselecao.com.br · noticiasdefranca.com.br · freguesianews.com.br · gazeta24h.com · ipatingafc.com.br · +12 more
- [● 25 SOURCES] The suspension follows the suicide of a 13-year-old girl during a live broadcast on the platform on July 22. euvivoaselecao.com.br · noticiasdefranca.com.br · freguesianews.com.br · gazeta24h.com · ipatingafc.com.br · +15 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Discord took 25 minutes to shut down a live stream after being alerted by the São Paulo Civil Police.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Brazilian Ministry of Justice reported that at least seven police operations between 2023 and 2026 involved Discord.
- [● 25 SOURCES] The ANPD suspended Discord's live streaming and video sharing features in Brazil. euvivoaselecao.com.br · noticiasdefranca.com.br · freguesianews.com.br · gazeta24h.com · ipatingafc.com.br · +15 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Discord claims the server was removed at 04:15, while the death occurred at 05:03. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · rdmonline.com.br · www1.folha.uol.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Discord requested an extension of the deadline from three to fifteen business days. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The platform's technology prevents real-time automatic analysis of video content. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 22 SOURCES] The investigation follows the death of a 13-year-old girl in Mato Grosso do Sul during a live stream. www1.folha.uol.com.br · br.paipee.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · olhardigital.com.br · aredacao.com.br · +17 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Discord requested a 15-day extension to implement the necessary technical adaptations. portalterradaluz.com.br · revistaforum.com.br
- [● 24 SOURCES] The ANPD ordered Discord to suspend live streaming and screen sharing features in Brazil. www1.folha.uol.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · br.paipee.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · olhardigital.com.br · +19 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The platform will continue to offer direct messaging, servers, voice channels, and audio-only calls in Brazil. www1.folha.uol.com.br · jovempan.com.br · www.estadao.com.br · comunhao.com.br · startups.com.br · +1 more