Brazil's Lula Signs Digital ECA Law to Protect Children Online
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed the Digital ECA, a law aimed at protecting children and adolescents online. The new measure, an update to a 1990 law, requires digital service providers to verify users' ages and adhere to strict data protection and privacy rules.
The law, set to take effect in March, mandates tech companies to block young users from accessing inappropriate content featuring violence, porn, drugs, gambling, or encouraging self-harm. It also introduces a 'parental supervision mechanism' allowing adults to manage and limit service use, accessed content, and personal data processing.
Platforms must employ reliable age verification methods, deeming self-declaration insufficient. Brazil becomes the first Latin American country to pass a dedicated law safeguarding children's online privacy and safety. The law prohibits platforms from processing children's personal data in ways that violate their privacy or use it for targeted advertising.
The Digital ECA, signed by President Lula, enforces robust age verification and data protection measures for children and adolescents using digital services in Brazil. Tech companies must comply with these rules by March, marking a significant step in Latin America's efforts to ensure online safety for young users.
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