Brazil Enacts First Latin American Law to Protect Children Online
Brazil has taken a significant step in safeguarding its young citizens online. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed the Digital ECA, the first dedicated law in Latin America protecting children's and adolescents' online privacy and safety.
The new law, an overhaul of a 1990 law, mandates strict measures for digital service providers. It requires age verification, with self-declaration no longer sufficient. Tech companies must block underage users from accessing inappropriate content, including violence, pornography, drug-related material, gambling, and self-harm encouragement. The law also demands a 'parental supervision mechanism' to manage service use and data processing. Companies providing digital services accessible to minors must comply, ensuring age-appropriate access and protection from online risks.
The Digital ECA will come into effect in March, marking a new era of online safety for Brazil's youth.
With the signing of the Digital ECA, Brazil sets a precedent in Latin America for online child protection. The law's strict measures aim to create a safer digital environment for children and adolescents, with tech companies required to adhere to age verification and content restriction. The law's enforcement in March will bring significant changes to digital service providers operating in Brazil.
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