Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil after ANPD order

Discord suspended livestreams and video calls in Brazil after a National Data Protection Authority order, tied to the death of a 13-year-old girl who was allegedly pressured by teens to self-harm during a broadcast. The move follows government investigations and public outcry, including remarks from Brazil’s First Lady Janja, who called for blocking the platform. ANPD said livestreams were repeatedly used to facilitate violence and self-harm and cited evidence that Discord failed to implement reasonable safeguards. Discord indicated it complied with the order and disabled livestreaming, while also arguing it lacks full access to livestream content and pushing back on the timing and scope of enforcement. The case prompted multiple arrests and heightened regulatory scrutiny of online platforms, with potential fines of up to 50 million reais per violation under Brazilian law. Discord later sought reconsideration, challenging the agency’s authority and urging a reversal of the revocation, as regulators continued discussions with the company.