Brazil: Issued STF decision in investigation into Google and Telegram over alleged misinformation related to Bill 2630/20 requiring Telegram to appoint legal representative
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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 …
Scope
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, search service provider, messaging service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
supreme court
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2023-05-12
under deliberation
2023-05-26
in force