Brazil agency orders Discord chat platform to suspend livestreaming over child safety concerns

BRASILIA, Aug 12 : Brazil's data protection authority ANPD ordered chat platform Discord to suspend livestreaming features, citing failures to protect children and teens from exposure to content promoting violence, self-harm and suicide.ANPD said Discord must prove compliance within three business days and faces potential fines of up to 50 million reais ($9.67 million) per violation. The platform can appeal the decision within 10 business days, with further appeal to ANPD's board possible.• ANPD issued the measure on Wednesday, suspending Discord's "Go Live" livestreaming feature• The suspension is set until Discord proves implementation of adequate protective measures for minors, the agency said in a statement • ANPD said it found Discord lacks real-time access to livestream content, whic