( June 17, 2026, 22:49 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) concluded this Wednesday its ruling on platform liability, partially invalidating the Internet Civil Framework and setting clearer accountability rules for third-party content on the internet. Platforms now have 60 days to implement a duty of care, including concrete measures to reduce risks to fundamental rights. They may be held liable for systemic failures in preventing or promptly removing serious illegal content, such as terrorism, coup attempts, racism, homophobia, and violence against women and children.Press release follows (in Portuguese):...
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