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Social media platforms face new liability pressure over content removal in Brazil

By Henrique Santiago ( July 8, 2025, 18:10 GMT | Comment) -- The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) ruled that content involving serious crimes posted by users, such as antidemocratic acts and violence against minors, must be removed immediately by social media platforms or they will face legal consequences. However, experts say the decision raises questions about the parameters and expect the full judgment will address these concerns.Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF) increased the civil liability of Internet application providers, such as social media platforms, regarding third-party content. Tech companies now are required to remove users posts that contain offensive material or incite crimes, such antidemocratic acts and pedophilia, without requiring a judicial order to do so....

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