The Brazilian federal government has extended the deadline to February 13 for tech companies to submit adaptation measures to the ECA Digital, a law aimed at protecting children and adolescents online. The extension was announced by ANPD due to the complexity of legal requirements and the year-end holiday period. This initial phase monitors 37 companies, including giants like Google and Meta.
The ANPD (National Data Protection Agency) announced on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, an extension of the deadline for tech companies to submit documentation on their adaptations to the ECA Digital. Originally set for the end of January, the agency cited the complexity of the regulations and the year-end holidays as factors that could impact the quality of the submitted information.
"According to the agents consulted, such circumstances could compromise the quality and consistency of the information to be provided. Sensitive to the concerns raised, ANPD understood that postponing the deadline is a reasonable and proportional measure," the agency stated in a release.
The ECA Digital, enacted by Law No. 15.211/2025 and sanctioned in September 2025, updates the Child and Adolescent Statute for the digital environment. It imposes obligations on platforms, apps, games, and social networks, such as reliable age verification, parental supervision tools, and prompt responses to illegal or inappropriate content, including sexual exploitation, violence, and gambling.
This initial oversight phase aims to map initiatives from 37 companies offering products accessible to minors in Brazil, including Google Brazil, Amazon, Meta, TikTok, Spotify, Netflix, Discord, Snapchat, Roblox, Disney+, Globoplay, Apple Computer Brazil Ltda., Epic Games, Huawei do Brazil, Microsoft, Samsung, Sony Brazil Ltda., and others. Non-compliance penalties include fines up to 10% of revenue in the country, activity suspension, and, in extreme cases, operational bans.
The action underscores the government's commitment to enhancing child protection on the internet, aligning Brazil with global online safety standards for youth.
