Brazil: Net neutrality measures in Civil Rights Framework for the Internet (Law No. 12.965)
Progress
Current status
in force
24 Jun 2014 in force
23 Apr 2014 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Brazil
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Quality of Service requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Civil Rights Framework for the Internet (Law No. 12.965) including net neutrality measures entered into force
On 24 June 2014, the Civil Rights Framework for the Internet (Law No 12.965/2014) entered into force. The Law introduces a set of rules concerning net neutrality. In particular, the Law stipulates that internet service providers have the duty to tre…
Event type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Civil Rights Framework for the Internet (Law No. 12.965) including net neutrality measures was signed by President
On 23 April 2014, the Brazilian President signed into Law the Brazilian Civil Rights Framework for the Internet (Law No. 12.965), which establishes principles, guarantees, rights, and obligations for internet use in Brazil. The Law introduces a set…
Event type
law
Action type
signing
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government