Impact Brief: Regulation of Platforms in Brazil: The Case of Bill 2.630/2020
The Internet Society Brazil Chapter (ISOC Brasil) is pleased to announce the release of the English and Spanish versions of our Internet Impact Brief: "Regulation of platforms in Brazil: the case of Bill 2.630/2020."
This comprehensive brief analyzes the potential impacts of Bill 2.630/2020, a proposed law aimed at regulating digital platforms in Brazil. Utilizing the Internet Impact Assessment Toolkit (IIAT), we delve into how this legislation could affect the Internet's fundamental properties and enablers, crucial for fostering an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy online environment.
Key topics addressed in the brief include:
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Collaborative development, management, and governance: Analyzing the bill's potential implications for the open and collaborative nature of Internet development.
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Accountability: Examining the proposed mechanisms for ensuring accountability and transparency among platform providers.
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Privacy: Investigating the bill's potential effects on user privacy, particularly in the context of content moderation and data protection.
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Unrestricted use and deployment of Internet technologies: Assessing the potential impact on innovation and the free flow of information online.
We urge all stakeholders invested in the future of the Internet to read this insightful brief. It offers valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities presented by platform regulation in Brazil and beyond.
Click on the links below to access the English and Spanish versions of the document: