Brazil restricts social media for under-16s from March 18, 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 19 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Brazil began implementing new measures on Tuesday to restrict minors' access to social media and prevent them from viewing violent or illegal content.
Adolescents up to 16 must now have their accounts linked to that of a legal guardian.
Digital platforms are required to demand reliable age verification to prevent minors under 18 from accessing prohibited content.
The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) is the government body tasked with implementing the law.
Companies face fines up to 50 million reais (approximately 9 million dollars) and possible account suspensions or bans for non-compliance.
The law bans advertising aimed at children and adolescents and prohibits loot boxes in video games.