Brazil: Introduced Brazilian Law on Freedom, Responsibility and Transparency on the Internet (Bill 2630/20) including local operation requirement
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Introduced Brazilian Law on Freedom, Responsibility and Transparency on the Internet (Bill 2630/20) including local operation requirement
On 13 May 2020, the Brazilian Law on Freedom, Responsibility and Transparency on the Internet (Bill 2630/20) including local operation requirements, was introduced in the Senate. In particular, the Bill would require social network services and private messaging service providers with over 2 million registered users to appoint legal representatives in Brazil. The providers would be required to include the contact information of their legal representatives on their platform.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
Local operations requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
service (digitally delivered): distribution (any form)
Regulatory tool
Local representation requirement
Sanctions
Website or service access blocking
Fine
Regulated subjects
1