Ceremony for sanction of the bill aimed at protection of children and adolescents in digital environments is scheduled for 17h, at Planalto Palace
O will sanction on Wednesday (17) a crucial bill that aims to combat the of minors on social networks. The sanction ceremony will take place at the Planalto Palace at 17h, with the presence of parliamentarians, deputies and senators. This project, known as ECA Digital, was recently approved in the National Congress and establishes a series of obligations for digital platforms, aiming to protect children and adolescents in virtual environments. Among the expected measures is the removal of content considered abusive, whether sexual or commercial in nature. If the platforms do not comply with these guidelines, they may face suspensions of up to two months and significant fines.
The sanction of the project occurs in a context of growing concern with the exploitation of minors on social networks, intensified by the repercussion of a video of Youtuber Felca. In the video, Felca denounced digital influencers who profit from the exploration of images of minors, bringing out the urgency of regulatory measures. In response to this situation, the government is preparing two new bills related to the subject. One of them, which will be presented today, addresses the economic regulation of Big Techs to combat practices such as unfair competition and child advertising. The other, which deals with the removal of abusive content, will be presented at a more timely time, as evaluated by President Lula.
The initiative to sanction Digital ECA and new bills reflects a government effort to dialogue with Congress and strengthen the protection of minors in the digital environment. These measures are expected to contribute to a safer virtual environment for children and adolescents, while regulating the performance of large technology companies in Brazil.
*With information from Igor Damasceno
*Report produced with the aid of AI
