Brazil Sues Discord for $97 Million Over Child Safety Failures
Brazil's solicitor general announced a $97 million lawsuit against Discord for alleged non-compliance with child and women safety laws.
The Brazilian government has filed a civil lawsuit against the chat platform Discord, seeking 500 million reais (approximately $97 million) in collective moral damages. The action, announced on Wednesday by Solicitor General Jorge Messias, accuses the company of failing to comply with legal requirements designed to protect children and women.
The lawsuit, which seeks collective moral damages, represents the state's effort to hold the platform accountable for alleged systemic shortcomings. Messias did not provide specific details of the alleged violations in the announcement, but the case centers on Discord's obligations under Brazilian law regarding the safety of vulnerable groups.
The legal move underscores growing scrutiny of tech companies operating in Brazil, particularly regarding their handling of content and user safety. Discord, a popular messaging and voice-chat service, has not yet publicly responded to the lawsuit.
The exchange rate used in the conversion was 5.1535 reais per dollar.