Brazil orders Discord to suspend Go Live streams

What exactly has Brazil ordered Discord to suspend?

Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) issued a preventive order requiring Discord to disable its Go Live streaming feature within three business days. The rest of the platform — servers, messaging, voice and video calls — remains fully accessible. The suspension stays in place until Discord proves it has adopted adequate measures to protect children and adolescents.

Why was this action taken now?

The investigation was opened on Friday, 7 August, after the case of a 13-year-old girl who was reportedly induced to take her own life during a live stream on Discord came to public attention. The ANPD's Superintendence of Oversight (SFI-ANPD) concluded there was "robust evidence" that Discord had not taken reasonable steps to prevent or mitigate risks of children being exposed to harmful content or dangerous contacts through the Go Live feature.

What does the authority say about the platform overall?

Officials were careful to clarify that Discord itself is not being blocked. The order targets only the Go Live functionality used for live streaming inside closed servers. The SFI stated the feature "has been repeatedly used for serious crimes in recent years, putting the physical and mental integrity of under-18s at risk."

What must Discord do to restore the feature?

The company must demonstrate to the ANPD that it has implemented concrete protective measures before the Go Live tool can be reactivated in Brazil. No specific deadline beyond the initial three-business-day suspension window has been publicly announced for compliance review.