Human Rights Watch (HRW) welcomed on Thursday the signing of a new law in Brazil designed to protect children’s rights online, describing the legislation as a significant advancement and encouraging the government to further enhance data protection for all citizens.

The new law, known as the ECA Digital , seeks to modernize child protection in the digital era and extend the safeguards provided by the General Personal Data Protection Law . The legislation established a series of obligations on information technology providers, including internet applications, application stores, and electronic games. These requirements mandated technology companies offering services to children to design products and services that prioritize the interests of young users and ensure the highest stand

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