The Chamber approves the bill against the altitude of children on social networks; Understand the proposal

The Chamber approves the bill against the altitude of children on social networks; Understand the proposal


The measure proposes a series of obligations and restrictions on the platforms, in order to prevent excessive exposure of young people

This Wednesday (20), the Chamber of Deputies He approved the bill that tries to fight the analysis of children on social networks. The theme, which motivated the creation of the proposal in 2022, obtained the repercussion again after the felca influencer made a complaint on his channel YouTube.




Measure against altitude

Initially elaborated by the senator Alessandro Vieira and revised by Jadyel AlencarBill 2.628/2022 aims to protect young people from excessive exposure to social media. Therefore, on the platforms, it prevents the verification of the age that occurs through the car -the user’s undeclamation in order to reduce the non -supervised presence of children in the networks.

Therefore, to improve this process, the suppliers will be able to act with the government, which will regulate it and help you find technical alternatives. The measure also establishes the need for minor accounts, aged to 16 years, are connected to that of one of the managers. These will therefore be able to view and control accessible content and can limit the time of use.

The platforms, however, should “View a clear and visible warning when the supervision tools of the parents are in force.” These requirements aim to make access by children and teenagers to improper content, such as the promotion and marketing of gambling, tobacco products and alcoholic beverages. Predatory or misleading advertising practices and pornographic images are also considered inappropriate.

Complaint and fine

Another determination of the PL is the obligation for suppliers to provide means to denounce the spread of the contents that involve “Exploitation and sexual abuse; physical violence, systematic intimidation and virtual harassment;

Induction, incitement, institution or help to practices that suffer damage to the physical or mental health of children and teenagers, such as Minani, for example. ”

So the platforms will analyze videos or images and, if identify the violations of the rights of children and adolescents, they should inform the authorities. However, it will be necessary to eliminate the material as soon as possible. In addition, networks with over 1 million young profiles will have to develop relationships that describe in detail the direction carried out in the previous six months.

Before the proposal he will cross several government sectors, such as the Senate. However, if sanctioned, non -compliance with impositions will bring fines up to $ 50 million. Companies can also suspend their activities for an indefinite period.

Source: Terra

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