Protecting Children and Adolescents in Digital Environments

The year 2025 marked a decisive turning point in Brazil’s approach to safeguarding children and adolescents online. This shift was driven by the strengthening of Brazil’s regulatory framework and the enactment of Law 15.211/2025 — the Digital Statute of the Child and Adolescent (ECA Digital – Estatuto Digital da Criança e do Adolescente) — which established a dedicated regime for the protection of minors in digital environments. At the same time, the Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD – Agência Nacional de Proteção de Dados) expanded its supervisory activities, increasing scrutiny of platforms and digital ecosystems that handle minors’ personal data.

These developments also triggered a noticeable rise in litigation involving the digital rights of children and adolescents. With this landscape in mind, this e‑book offers a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory environment, including the ANPD’s evolving role. Administrative and judicial decisions issued over the past year provide valuable indications of how Brazil’s legal system is interpreting and applying key concepts related to the online protection of minors.