Brazil's data protection authority ordered Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature after a 13-year-old girl died by suicide, allegedly pressured by others in a private Discord server broadcast. The investigation began August 7, and authorities say Discord lacks real-time access to livestream content, preventing automated detection of violations.
Discord said it shut down the invite-only server shortly after its creation and is cooperating with law enforcement, adding that the coordinated activity began on other platforms before moving to Discord and continued after the individuals were banned. Five teenagers have reportedly been arrested in connection with the girl's death.
Discord has three days to comply with the suspension order and ten business days to appeal, facing fines of up to $9.67 million per violation. The suspension will remain until Discord demonstrates adequate protective measures for minors, potentially including age verification checks.
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