Brazil & Snap Inc.

Brazil: Brazil has rolled out laws or announced age-based restrictions for children's access to social media, mirroring the global trend initiated by Australia. This event underscores the international impact of Australia's regulatory actions.

Snap Inc.: Snapchat is under investigation for non-compliance with the age ban, with significant reductions in teen account ownership but continued usage, exposing Snap to regulatory penalties and compliance costs.

Brazil: Brazil is mentioned as waking up to safety-by-design, indicating growing international regulatory interest.

Snap Inc.: Snap Inc. is subject to ongoing proceedings under the DSA for addictive features, facing regulatory risk.

Brazil: Brazil is cited as an example of a country with local tech offices.

Snap Inc.: Snap Inc. would be required to open a local office under the bill.

Brazil: Brazil introduced a law requiring minors under 16 to link their social media accounts to a legal guardian to ensure supervision, aligning with the global trend of tightening social media regulations for children.

Snap Inc.: Snap Inc. did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding Canada's new digital safety bill. The platform will be affected by the proposed legislation to restrict social media access for children under 16.