Brazil has ordered Discord to suspend livestreaming as authorities scrutinize how the platform protects young users. The move follows a case described a "real-life horror show" that has triggered national outrage.
Brazil's data protection authority on Wednesday ordered the online messaging platform Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature in the country within three business days.
Officials cited failures to protect children and teenagers from content promoting violence, self-harm and suicide.
The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) issued the measure after the death of a 13-year-old girl who investigators say was encouraged to harm herself and take her own life during a livestream on the platform.
"Live streams have been repeatedly used to facilitate violence, harassment, and the incitement of self-harm and suicide," said the ANPD.
