Provisional Measure No. 1.317/2025 transformed Brazil’s Data Protection Authority into the Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD), granting it autonomy and new responsibilities. Decree No. 12.622/2025 designates ANPD as the central authority for protecting children and adolescents in digital environments, outlining its oversight, enforcement, and coordination roles. The Decree also regulates court orders for blocking inappropriate digital activities and emphasizes proportional obligations for data protection.

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