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Brazil's National Data Protection Authority has imposed a substantial fine on ByteDance for processing children's and adolescents' personal data without proper legal basis under the LGPD. The decision mandates implementation of enhanced privacy protections and parental controls, reflecting the country's evolving regulatory framework for protecting minors in digital environments.

A Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados aplicou multa milionária à ByteDance por violações à LGPD no tratamento de dados de crianças e adolescentes no TikTok. A decisão exige implementação de plano de conformidade com medidas restritivas de privacidade e se alinha ao novo Estatuto Digital da Criança e do Adolescente.

Brazil's Data Protection Agency has issued new guidelines establishing deadlines and requirements for transparency reports under the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents. The first reports must be published by September 17, 2026, covering data from platforms with over one million users under 18 years old.

The Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD) has launched a Call for Contributions to gather stakeholder input on implementing new rules that update the regulation of the Brazilian Internet Act. The consultation seeks guidance on priority topics, regulatory synergies, and enforcement strategies as the ANPD expands its role in overseeing internet application providers and platform obligations. Contributions are being accepted until August 17, offering providers a critical opportunity to shape the development

Regulatory data protection has become an essential infrastructure for innovation in regulated sectors, particularly in Brazilian agriculture.

Brazil's new Digital Child and Adolescent Statute fundamentally reshapes how technology platforms must protect minors online, imposing strict age verification requirements...