Brazil: Lawsuit challenging constitutionality of Article 19 of the Internet Civil Framework (Law No. 12,965/2014) concerning digital platform liability for third-party content
Progress
Current status
in force
26 Jun 2025 in force
Scope
Implementers
Brazil
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
supreme court
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Supreme Federal Court issued ruling finding Article 19 of the Internet Civil Framework (Law No. 12,965/2014) partially unconstitutional and establishing interpretation for liability for third-party content
On 26 June 2025, the Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) ruled that Article 19 of the Internet Civil Rights Framework (Law 12.965/2014) is partially unconstitutional. The Article 19 previously required a specific judicial order for internet platforms to b…
SourceEvent type
public lawsuit
Action type
ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
supreme court