Brazil: Bill amending Statute of the Child and Adolescent regarding publication and monetisation of children’s images on social networks (PL 339/2026) was introduced to Chamber of Deputies

On 5 February 2026, Bill No. 339/2026 amending the Statute of the Child and Adolescent (Law No. 8.069 of 13 July 1990) was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies. The proposal would insert new paragraphs into Article 17 establishing that public and private educational establishments would be prohibited from publishing, through official or institution-administered social media profiles, images capable of identifying children without specific written authorisation from both parents or the legal guardian. The Bill would further establish an absolute prohibition on the monetisation of content containing identifiable images of children on social networks, regardless of any authorisation granted. Educational establishments would be required to adopt a written internal communication and child image protection policy for social networks and designate a responsible person. They would also be required to provide periodic training, maintain access controls and governance of institutional profiles, include compliance clauses in third-party contracts, provide accessible reporting channels, adopt anonymisation measures where technically possible, and produce annual compliance reports. The proposal would also introduce Article 258-D, establishing fines ranging from BRL 1'000 to BRL 50'000 for non-compliance, with joint liability for the educational establishment, its directors, and any person contributing to the violation by act or omission.