Brazil's data protection authority (ANPD) has instructed Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature after a 13-year-old girl reportedly died following encouragement to harm herself during a broadcast on the platform.
The investigation began on 7 August after the incident, which allegedly took place within a private Discord server. Discord, a messaging service popular with gamers, allows users to join interest-based groups and engage in real-time voice or video calls through its 'Go Live' feature.
According to Reuters, the ANPD found that Discord lacks real-time access to livestream content, which hinders automated detection of violations. The authority has given Discord three days to comply with the suspension, and the company has 10 business days to appeal. The platform could face fines of up to 50 million reais ($9.67 million) per violation.
The suspension will remain in effect until Discord demonstrates it has implemented adequate protective measures for minors, which may include age verification checks.
Discord told the BBC it was 'thoughtfully reviewing' the order and is 'committed to user safety.' A spokesperson said, 'Groups or individuals who promote or encourage violence have no place on Discord.' The company added that it swiftly investigated and shut down the private, invite-only server involved shortly after its creation and continues to cooperate with law enforcement.
The spokesperson also noted that evidence suggested the criminal activity was coordinated on other platforms before the Discord server was created and continued after the individuals involved were banned from Discord. Five teenagers have reportedly been arrested in connection with the girl's death.
Discord has over 200 million monthly active users and is accessible via desktop and mobile apps.
Source: BBC News
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