Brazil: Federal Supreme Court Judge gives Telegram a deadline to fully comply with the orders
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Federal Supreme Court Judge gives Telegram a deadline to fully comply with the orders
On 19 March 2022, the Federal Supreme Court of Brazil ordered Telegram to appoint a legal representative within 24 hours, submit its action plan to combat disinformation and comply with the previous order regarding the suspension of Allan dos Santos's account. Previously, on 17 March 2022, the federal judge ordered the suspension of Telegram operations within the country, due to the company’s failure to comply with Brazil’s national legislation and court orders.
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Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
messaging service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court
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2022-03-17
under investigation
2022-03-19
under investigation
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producer / supplier
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Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
messaging service provider
Category
Firm-specific
Policy change by business practice
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electronic messages (any form): hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Takedown requirement
Regulator reporting requirement
Sanctions
Suspension of business
Fine
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