Brazil: National Data Protection Authority opened investigation into Discord over alleged absence of effective age-assurance mechanisms under Digital Statute of Children and Adolescents
Description
National Data Protection Authority opened investigation into Discord over alleged absence of effective age-assurance mechanisms under Digital Statute of Children and Adolescents
On 7 August 2026, the Supervision Directorate of the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) opened a supervisory investigation into Discord to examine possible failures to comply with age-assurance duties under the Digital Statute of Children and…
Scope
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, messaging service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority