ANPD Launches Monitoring of 22 Digital Platforms for Deepfakes and Online Crimes

On August 21, 2026, Brazil's National Data Protection Agency (ANPD) initiated monitoring of 22 digital platforms, including social networks and AI applications, to ensure compliance with laws aimed at preventing virtual crimes and protecting vulnerable users. Companies have ten working days to respond to the agency's inquiries. This action follows a recent suspension of Discord's live streaming feature due to concerns over child safety. The monitoring focuses on preventing the use of deepfakes, particularly against women, and ensuring platforms adhere to the Civil Framework of the Internet. The agency's actions are part of a broader strategy announced in June 2026 to enhance online safety.

Key Points: • ANPD is monitoring 22 digital platforms for compliance with online safety laws. • Companies must respond within ten working days to the ANPD's inquiries. • The monitoring aims to prevent deepfakes and protect vulnerable users, especially women.