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Notable privacy and internet-freedom events from the past four years, most recent first. Tap any entry for more.
Brazil Lifts X Ban After Compliance
Brazil's Supreme Court lifted the ban on X after Elon Musk's platform paid fines, removed accounts, and appointed a legal representative as required by Brazilian law.
Brazil Supreme Court Suspends X (Twitter)
Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered a nationwide block of X in Brazil after the platform refused to comply with orders to appoint a legal representative and remove accounts accused of spreading disinformation.
Brazil Freezes Starlink Accounts Over X Fines
Brazil's Supreme Court froze the accounts of Elon Musk's Starlink to collect fines imposed on X, marking an extraordinary enforcement move against a Musk-owned company operating in Brazil.
Sovereign AI Plan Announced
Brazil's government announced a $4 billion sovereign AI development plan, with civil society urging rights-protection safeguards baked into the initiative.
Brazil's ANPD Halts Meta AI Training on User Data
Brazil's National Data Protection Authority ordered Meta to immediately stop using Brazilian users' personal data to train its generative AI models, citing LGPD violations.
Brazil's TSE Bans Deepfakes for 2024 Elections
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) passed rules banning the use of AI-generated deepfakes in the 2024 municipal elections and requiring disclosure of AI-generated campaign content.
Brazil's 'Fake News Bill' Vote Postponed
Brazil's Lower House debated PL 2630, the 'Fake News Bill,' which would have imposed platform liability for disinformation; the measure stalled amid heavy lobbying from tech companies.
Brazil Investigates January 8 Capital Attack Social Media Role
Following the January 8 attack on Brazilian government buildings, Brazilian authorities and the STF ordered platforms to preserve data and remove accounts tied to the insurrection, and launched investigations into online coordination.
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