Brazil Blocks Discord Livestreaming Over Child Safety Failures

Brazil Blocks Discord Livestreaming Over Child Safety Failures

Brazil's data protection authority ordered Discord to suspend its 'Go Live' livestreaming feature nationwide within three business days, citing evidence the platform failed to shield minors from violent and self-harm content. The move follows a 13-year-old girl's suicide during a 45-minute livestream. The feature stays offline until Discord proves adequate safeguards exist.

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