Brazil: National Data Protection Authority deadline for 37 technology companies to submit information regarding implementation of measures to adapt to Law for the protection of children and adolescents in digital environments

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National Data Protection Authority deadline for 37 technology companies to submit information regarding implementation of measures to adapt to Law for the protection of children and adolescents in digital environments

On 7 January 2026, the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) postponed the deadline for 37 technology companies to 13 February 2026 to submit information on the implementation of technical and organisational measures under the Law for the Protection of Children and Adolescents in Digital Environments (Law No. 15,211). The ANPD aims to assess the current stage of implementation of the legal requirements and map the initiatives adopted by companies that offer digital products or services accessible to children and adolescents. By gathering this data, the ANPD seeks to evaluate the level of legal compliance maturity across various economic sectors and identify challenges faced by market agents in adapting to the new statute. The ANPD granted the extension following feedback from industry representatives who highlighted the complexity of the requirements and the limited timeframe for preparing documentation. The 37 companies include Amazon Retail Services of Brazil, AOC (Envision Electronic Products Industry), Apple Computer Brasil, Acbz Imp. E Com., Canonical Software Services, Crunchyroll, Discord, Disney+ (The Walt Disney Company (Brazil)), Epic Games Entertainment Brazil, Globoplay (Globo Comunicação E Participações SA), GOG, Google Brazil Internet, HBO (Warner Bros. Discovery), Huawei Do Brasil Telecomunicacoes, IBM Brazil – Machinery and Services Industry, Kwai (Joyo Tecnologia Brasil), LG Electronics Do Brasil, Meta (Facebook Online Services of Brazil), Microsoft Informática, Motorola Do Brasil, Netflix Entertainment Brazil, Panasonic of Brazil, Paramount Entertainment Brazil, Philco Eletrônicos SA, Philips Do Brasil, Riot Games Services, Roblox Brazil, Samsung Electronics of the Amazon, Snapchat, Sony Brazil, TCL Semp Indústria E Comércio De Eletroeletrônicos SA, Telegram, TikTok (Bytedance Brasil Tecnologia), Twitch Interactive Do Brasil, Valve, X Brasil Internet, Xiaomi.

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Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, platform intermediary: e-commerce, technological consumer goods, software provider: app stores, platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority

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2026-01-07
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On 7 January 2026, the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) postponed the deadline for 37 tech…