Brazil: National Data Protection Authority investigation into TikTok age verification mechanisms
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
04 Nov 2024 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Brazil
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Announced National Data Protection Authority order to TikTok to implement age verification
On 4 November 2024, the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) initiated a sanctioning process and issued compliance orders to TikTok over the alleged irregular handling of children and adolescents' personal data. The ANPD's technical r…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority