Explained: How death of a teenager led to suspension of Discord livestreams in Brazil for failing to protect children
Brazil's data protection agency ordered Discord to suspend livestreams after a teenager's suicide linked to the platform. Authorities criticized Discord for failing to protect minors from harmful content during livestreams, prompting the agency to demand protective measures for users.
Brazil's data protection authority has ordered Discord to halt its livestreaming feature, Go Live, citing concerns over child safety. The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) determined the platform failed to protect young users from content promoting violence, self-harm, and suicide. Discord has been granted three business days to demonstrate compliance with protective measures.
Failure to do so could result in fines of up to 50 million reais ($9.67 million) per violation. The agency claims Discord lacks real-time access to livestream content, relying instead on flawed systems and user reports. This decision comes following an incident where a 13-year-old girl allegedly took her own life after being persuaded by individuals in an online group.
ANPD began investigating Discord last Friday. The platform announced in a statement that the decision was premature and that it continues to work on identifying responsible individuals.
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