Brazil: Decree No. 12,976 on protection of women online and addressing violence against women in the digital environment including content moderation regulation enters into force

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Decree No. 12,976 on protection of women online and addressing violence against women in the digital environment including content moderation regulation enters into force

On 19 July 2026, Decree No. 12,976, establishing guidelines for the protection of women on the internet and for addressing violence against women in the digital environment, enters into force. The Decree requires internet application providers (IAPs…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2026-05-20
adopted

On 20 May 2026, the President of Brazil signed Decree No. 12,976, establishing guidelines for the p…

2026-07-19
in force

On 19 July 2026, Decree No. 12,976, establishing guidelines for the protection of women on the inte…