#ANPD
This archive collects reporting on Brazil’s data protection authority and its influence on the region’s cybersecurity agenda. Readers will find regulatory guidance, compliance developments, and coverage of privacy, information handling, and incident response issues relevant to organizations operating in Brazil and across Latin America.
Brazil keeps new AI bills moving
The Brazilian Senate is still processing PL 2114/2026 and PL 5092/2026 as debate continues over AI and personal data.
Aug 23, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil's ANPD reviews LGPD sanctions rules
Brazil's ANPD is reviewing its LGPD enforcement and sanctions rules while moving ahead with its AI sandbox and new incident reporting rules.
Aug 22, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil advances new digital security rules
Brazil’s Senate filed a bill on older adults’ digital inclusion and the ANPD prioritized the ECA Digital and platform decrees.
Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil's ANPD tightens LGPD enforcement in 2026
Brazil’s ANPD is revising sanction rules and stepping up enforcement in 2026, with action on facial recognition
Aug 20, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil ANPD tightens rules on Discord
Discord halted livestreaming, video calls and screen sharing in Brazil after an ANPD order. The probe remains open.
Aug 18, 2026 · 7 min
Brazil ANPD suspends Discord live streams
Brazil’s ANPD opened a probe into Discord over child safety risks and ordered Go Live and similar live video features suspended.
Aug 17, 2026 · 38 min
Brazil advances AI audit bill
Brazil’s lower house advanced a bill that would require preventive algorithmic audits for high-impact AI systems and tighten oversight.
Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil orders Discord to suspend live streaming
Brazil’s data protection authority ordered Discord to halt Go Live over child safety risks. The company has three business days to comply.
Aug 16, 2026 · 4 min
ANPD tightens oversight on Discord, LGPD
Brazil’s ANPD moves from guidance to active enforcement, with Discord, Paraná schools and platforms now under closer scrutiny.
Aug 16, 2026 · 4 min
Brazil tightens cyber rules, ECA Digital
Brazil’s ANPD sharpened oversight of Discord under ECA Digital, while Congress advances a possible cybersecurity law.
Aug 15, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil’s ANPD widens oversight of child apps
ANPD set new transparency rules for apps used by children and teens and opened oversight of Discord.
Aug 14, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil’s ANPD Suspends Discord Live Streams
Brazil’s data protection authority suspended Discord live streams and opened an enforcement probe over possible ECA Digital breaches.
Aug 14, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil keeps Discord live streams suspended
Brazil’s data protection authority upheld a preventive suspension of Discord’s Go Live and similar streaming tools.
Aug 13, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil ANPD pauses facial recognition in schools
The ANPD suspended facial recognition in Paraná public schools and opened a case over a breach that may have affected 500,000 patients.
Aug 12, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil’s ANPD probes Discord
Brazil’s data watchdog opened a case against Discord over possible Digital ECA breaches. Penalties could include a fine
Aug 10, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil Strengthens ANPD, Tightens LGPD
The ANPD gained new powers, added its own career track, and is moving ahead with sanctions, international cooperation, and tighter oversight.
Aug 4, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil ANPD expands oversight of platforms
Decrees 12.975 and 12.976 took effect July 20, expanding platform obligations and ANPD oversight in Brazil.
Aug 2, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil ANPD takes over digital oversight
With Decrees 12.975/2026 and 12.976/2026 in force, Brazil’s ANPD now leads oversight of digital platforms.
Jul 30, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil speeds up big tech regulation
Brazil’s Senate and Chamber are advancing measures that tighten platform duties, with the ANPD set to supervise key rules.
Jul 29, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil expands ANPD’s enforcement role
Decrees 12.975 and 12.976 expand platform duties and formally place Brazil’s ANPD at the center of digital oversight.
Jul 28, 2026 · 3 min