ECA Digital in Brazil
New legal obligations for digital platforms and foreign companies operating in the country
Mourão Campos Group operates in Brazil as a legal representative for foreign companies, ensuring compliance with ECA Digital requirements
What is ECA Digital?
ECA Digital is a Brazilian regulatory framework that extends the principles of the Statute of Children and Adolescents to the digital environment, establishing specific rules for online platforms and services.
The legislation came into force on March 17, 2026, as part of a broader global movement to regulate digital ecosystems and enhance child protection standards worldwide.
New obligations for digital platforms
- Implement safety-by-design mechanisms across digital products and services
- Adopt robust age verification systems to restrict access by minors
- Restrict or eliminate practices considered harmful to children and adolescents, including targeted advertising, addictive design features and unrestricted interactions
Global context
The protection of minors online is a global regulatory priority
ECA Digital was inspired by international frameworks that reflect a global shift toward platform accountability and stronger child protection standards in digital environments.
Jurisdictions with specific legislation on this matter include Australia, European Union, United Kingdom, France, Indonesia and now Brazil.
Global regulatory movement
Worldwide
EU Digital Services Act
European Union
UK Online Safety Act
United Kingdom
COPPA
United States
ECA Digital
Brazil
Global context
The protection of minors online is a global regulatory priority
ECA Digital was inspired by international frameworks that reflect a global shift toward platform accountability and stronger child protection standards in digital environments.
Jurisdictions with specific legislation on this matter include Australia, European Union, United Kingdom, France, Indonesia and now Brazil.
Risks & consequences
Non-compliance can lead to severe penalties
Fines up to
USD 10 million
per infraction
Suspension of digital services in Brazil
Prohibition of operating in the Brazilian market
Why this law was created
High-profile cases and public pressure accelerated regulatory action
The development of ECA Digital was driven by increasing public concern over the exposure, exploitation and sexualization of minors in digital environments, amplified by social media platforms and algorithmic systems.
Recent high-profile cases and widely circulated reports have contributed to public debate, reinforcing the need for stronger regulatory frameworks focused on child protection online.
Why this law was created
High-profile cases and public pressure accelerated regulatory action
The development of ECA Digital was driven by increasing public concern over the exposure, exploitation and sexualization of minors in digital environments, amplified by social media platforms and algorithmic systems.
Recent high-profile cases and widely circulated reports have contributed to public debate, reinforcing the need for stronger regulatory frameworks focused on child protection online.
Strategic legal representation
Legal representation for foreign companies in Brazil
ECA Digital reinforces the need for foreign companies operating in Brazil to ensure proper legal representation within the country.
This structure enables formal communication with regulatory authorities, legal compliance management, and administrative accountability under Brazilian law.