The protection of children in digital environments is rapidly becoming a global priority — and Brazil has now taken a major step forward.
In our latest PrivacyRules Espresso episode, we are pleased to feature Luiza Sato, Partner at TozziniFreire Advogados and Chairperson of PrivacyRules, who shares key insights on Brazil’s new Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents (Digital ECA), enacted in March 2026.
This new framework significantly expands the scope of regulation by applying not only to child-focused services, but also to any digital platform with “likely access” by minors — raising important implications for social media, gaming, streaming, and online marketplaces.
In this episode, Luiza explores:🔹 The core obligations introduced by the Digital ECA, including privacy and safety by design🔹 The central role — and complexity — of age verification mechanisms🔹 The active role of Brazil’s data protection authority (ANPD) and its evolving guidance🔹 Key implementation challenges for global organizations operating across jurisdictions
One clear takeaway: compliance is no longer just about meeting legal requirements — it’s about balancing child protection, privacy, user experience, and technical feasibility in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
With significant penalties and increasing regulatory scrutiny, organizations are expected to act early and demonstrate good-faith efforts toward compliance.
📄 For a deeper analysis of the Digital ECA and its practical implications for organizations operating in Brazil, we also invite you to read the full document available in the link below 👉 https://bit.ly/48OnjGo