Discord halts livestreams in Brazil after watchdog cites child safety failures
Summary
Discord stopped livestreaming in Brazil after Brazil’s data protection agency said the platform failed to protect children and teenagers online. The action followed a tragic case where a young girl was reportedly pressured to commit suicide during a livestream on Discord.Key Facts
- Discord suspended livestreaming services in Brazil due to child safety concerns.
- Brazil’s data protection agency ordered the suspension last week.
- The suspension came after a 13-year-old girl in Mato Grosso do Sul died by suicide during a livestream, reportedly influenced by others online.
- Five teenagers were arrested in connection with the girl’s death.
- Brazil’s government and Supreme Court have been trying to regulate internet use by minors.
- Discord said it denies the suicide was shown live and is working to improve user safety.
- Discord has more than 90 million daily users globally.
- Brazil’s first lady called for the platform to be taken down following this incident.
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