#ECA Digital
This archive collects reporting on digital transformation, online services, and the security issues that come with them across Latin America. Readers will find analysis of regulation, risk management, data and identity protection, along with the challenges that emerge as organizations expand attack surfaces and move operations into connected environments.
Brazil’s ANPD signs data agreement with Portugal
Brazil’s ANPD signed an MOU with Portugal’s data watchdog to develop joint guidance, tools, and materials on data law enforcement.
Oct 11, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil expands ECA Digital enforcement
ANPD opened a public hearing, expanded ECA Digital oversight, and moved ahead with measures against Discord and other platforms.
Sep 22, 2026 · 4 min
ANPD fines ByteDance Brazil over TikTok
Brazil’s ANPD fined ByteDance Brasil R$153.7 million for LGPD violations in TikTok and ordered the deletion of minors’ data.
Sep 20, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil’s ANPD tightens LGPD enforcement
ANPD is updating its sanctions rulebook, keeping an enforcement draft open for comment and expanding guidance on DPOs, IT
Sep 18, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil's ANPD revises sanctions for ECA Digital
ANPD is updating its sanction rules to cover ECA Digital and the Marco Civil, after TikTok’s record fine of R$153.7 million.
Sep 14, 2026 · 5 min
Brazil's ANPD fines TikTok, sets new deadline
ANPD fined TikTok over child data protection failures and set Sept. 17 as the deadline for the first ECA Digital transparency report.
Sep 10, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil advances LGPD changes in Congress
Brazil’s Congress and regulators are pushing new rules on personal data, AI and digital markets, including LGPD, ECA Digital
Aug 27, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil advances cyber law on vehicles
Brazil’s Congress is reviewing new rules on connected vehicles, fintechs, crypto and online child protection, while the ECA Digital is in force.
Aug 26, 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 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 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’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
ANPD inspects adult sites
Brazil’s ANPD has started inspections of adult-content sites, app stores and operating systems under ECA Digital.
Jul 20, 2026 · 1 min