Brazil: Content moderation regulation in Civil Rights Framework for the Internet (Law No. 12.965)
Progress
Current status
in force
23 Jun 2014 in force
23 Apr 2014 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Brazil
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Civil Rights Framework for the Internet (Law No. 12.965) including content moderation regulation entered into force
On 23 June 2014, the Brazilian Civil Rights Framework for the Internet (Law No. 12.965) entered into force after the expiry of sixty days following its official publication on 24 April 2014. The Law establishes the principles, guarantees, rights, an…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Civil Rights Framework for the Internet (Law No. 12.965) including content moderation regulation 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 established conte…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
signing
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government