ANPD maintains suspension of Discord live streams and demands proof of blocking
Agency considered screenshots and information about compliance with the determination insufficient. Read on Gazeta do Povo.
TL;DR
- The ANPD denied Discord's appeal to reconsider the suspension of its live streaming and equivalent video sharing functionalities.
- The agency requested more substantial technical evidence, beyond screenshots and internal reports, to verify Discord's compliance with the ban.
- The suspension was initially imposed following a tragic incident involving a minor's livestreamed suicide, which authorities claim occurred on the platform.
- Discord maintains it has taken measures to comply and is negotiating with the ANPD to reinstate its video features, emphasizing their importance and positive uses.
- The platform also disputes the ANPD's technical findings regarding encryption and its ability to monitor content.
- The case will now be reviewed by the ANPD's Board of Directors.