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Brazil tightens BC rules for Pix
Brazil’s Central Bank adds audits, preventive holds and tighter monitoring for Pix and virtual assets, with new provider requirements.
Aug 23, 2026 · 4 min
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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
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Brazil's ANPD revises LGPD sanctions rules
Brazil’s ANPD is reviewing LGPD enforcement and sanctions rules as a new framework would raise fines starting in November 2026.
Aug 22, 2026 · 4 min
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Brazil tightens BC rules for Pix
Brazil’s Central Bank adds limits for unregistered devices and requires device validation for higher-value Pix transfers.
Aug 21, 2026 · 4 min
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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
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Brazil's ANPD expands LGPD enforcement in 2026
Brazil’s ANPD is revising sanction rules and opened two probes into 22 digital services, with a focus on platforms, AI
Aug 20, 2026 · 4 min
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Brazil Central Bank tightens crypto rules
Brazil expanded its anti-fraud regime to PSAVs and clarified that preventive holds also apply to self-custody wallets
Aug 18, 2026 · 5 min
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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
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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
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Brazil tightens crypto rules
Brazil’s central bank widened fraud controls for VASPs, imposed a 24-hour hold on some transfers, and set authorization deadlines.
Aug 16, 2026 · 3 min
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Brazil toughens penalties for child digital abuse
Brazil raised penalties from 4 to 10 years for sexual violence against children and teens online, with harsher sentences if shared on social media.
Aug 11, 2026 · 3 min
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Brazil orders 24-hour crypto transfer holds
Brazil's central bank will hold certain crypto transfers over $10,000 for up to 24 hours to help prevent fraud.
Aug 10, 2026 · 2 min
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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
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Brazil speeds up AI lawmaking
The Brazilian Senate debated PL 3,018/2024 on AI data centers and set a coordinated agenda with other cybersecurity bills.
Aug 5, 2026 · 3 min
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Brazil Tightens Pix Controls
Brazil’s central bank is weighing Pix restrictions for institutions with cyber weaknesses while moving ahead with new rules for PSAVs.
Jul 22, 2026 · 3 min
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Brazil activates new rules for big tech
Decrees 12.975 and 12.976 are now in force in Brazil, setting new duties for platforms, ANPD and intimate content.
Jul 22, 2026 · 4 min
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Brazil Sets New Rules for Digital Platforms
Decrees 12.975 and 12.976 tighten oversight of big tech, with removal duties, ad records and local presence requirements.
Jul 21, 2026 · 3 min
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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
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Brazil tightens ANPD oversight of platforms
Brazil’s ANPD expands enforcement on platforms, AI, and sensitive data as decree 12.975 adds new obligations.
Jul 20, 2026 · 3 min
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Brazil Tightens Rules for Digital Platforms
From July 20, Brazil requires platforms to act proactively on illegal content and strengthens ad traceability.
Jul 20, 2026 · 3 min
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Brazil Advances Two Cybersecurity Bills
Brazil’s Senate filed PL 4752/2025 and approved PL 3066/2025, adding new cyber defenses and tougher penalties for crimes against minors.
Jul 15, 2026 · 2 min
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Brazil, Ecuador Advance AI, Cybersecurity Laws
Brazil advances its cybersecurity bill, while Ecuador moves to set limits on AI in the justice system. Other shifts are emerging across the region.
Jul 15, 2026 · 3 min
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Brazil Tightens Pix Rules
Brazil’s central bank is putting cyber risk on par with capital and liquidity in Pix oversight, while regular users see no changes.
Jul 14, 2026 · 3 min
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Brazil ANPD Moves Against Isac Over 500,000 Patients
Brazil’s ANPD opened a sanctioning case against Isac over a security incident that may have exposed data from 500,000 patients.
Jul 14, 2026 · 2 min
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Brazil weighs ban on social media under 16
Brazil’s bill would bar users under 16 from social media and place new identity-check duties on platforms, raising privacy concerns.
Jul 13, 2026 · 2 min