Brazil: Supreme Court investigation into Google and Telegram's representatives over alleged misinformation related to Brazilian Law on Freedom, Responsibility and Transparency on the Internet (Bill 2630/20)
Progress
Current status
in force
26 May 2023 in force
12 May 2023 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Brazil
Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
search service provider
messaging service provider
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
supreme court
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued STF decision in investigation into Google and Telegram over alleged misinformation related to Bill 2630/20 requiring Telegram to appoint legal representative
On 26 May 2023, the Minister of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) imposed a 24-hour deadline on Telegram to provide the court with its official representation in Brazil. In case of non-compliance with the Court order, Telegram faces suspension of its …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
supreme court
Announced Federal Supreme Court investigation into Google and Telegram representatives over alleged misinformation related to Bill 2630/20
On 12 May 2023, the Federal Supreme Court of Brazil announced an investigation into the roles of management personnel in the alleged disinformation campaign by Google and Telegram against the currently debated Law on Freedom, Responsibility, and Tra…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
supreme court