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Brazil prepares to implement law for protection of youths online

By Henrique Santiago ( January 2, 2026, 19:55 GMT | Comment) -- Brazil's ECA Digital law will impose obligations on social media, gaming, streaming platforms and apps starting in March, with several regulations to be finalized throughout this year.The clock is ticking for Brazil to begin enforcing a new law for the protection of minors in digital environments. The new measures included in the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents, or ECA Digital, will take effect in March, with the key goal of mandating that tech companies adopt policies designed to protect users under the age of 18 from sexual abuse and exploitation, cyberbullying and digital scams, among other risks....

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