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Brazilian data protection regulator fines TikTok's owner nearly $30 million over safety of minors

Brazil's data protection regulator fined TikTok parent ByteDance 153.7 million reais (nearly $30 million) for irregularities in processing children's data. The company must delete illegally collected data and implement stricter protections, and can appeal within 10 days.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 25, 2026 Published 1h ago

Brazil fines ByteDance for data breaches affecting minors

Brazil's data protection regulator on Tuesday fined TikTok's parent company ByteDance more than 153 million reais (approximately 25.57 million euros, or nearly $30 million) over alleged failures in handling the personal data of children and teenagers. The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) said the fine targeted "irregularities in the processing of data belonging to children and adolescents."

The regulator found that TikTok breached Brazil's data privacy laws across both logged-in accounts and guest browsing sessions, collecting and processing young users' personal information without a valid legal basis or adequate safeguards. According to the ANPD, the mechanisms adopted by TikTok "were not sufficient to prevent, from the outset, the improper processing of personal data of children and adolescents."

Required changes and penalties

In addition to the fine, ByteDance is required to delete all data that was gathered illegally and implement a compliance plan to improve the protection of minors on TikTok. The platform must automatically apply stricter privacy settings to accounts belonging to children under 16, strengthen parental supervision systems, and introduce tighter content filters.

For users who access TikTok without logging in, the company must suspend advertising throughout Brazil, restrict content to those suitable for all ages, cap screen time at 12 hours, and disallow posting or live broadcasts in that mode.

ByteDance can appeal the decision within 10 days, according to the regulator. The company did not immediately comment on the ruling.

Regulatory context in Brazil

The action is part of Brazil's broader push to regulate social media platforms, a trend that has intensified in recent years. Earlier this month, the ANPD ordered Discord to suspend live broadcasts and video calls after a teenage girl was allegedly encouraged to take her own life during a stream. Discord's appeal against that suspension is currently under review.

In 2024, X (formerly Twitter) was blocked in Brazil for 40 days until it complied with Supreme Court orders to remove accounts spreading disinformation.

Brazil's government under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the country's Supreme Court have pursued various measures to regulate internet use by minors, with mixed results so far. Countries including Australia, Canada, and Indonesia are undertaking similar efforts.

Brazil's first lady, Rosângela Lula da Silva, known as Janja, said on Aug. 6 that TikTok should be taken offline, citing the case. She has also been a critic of TikTok's protections for children and teenagers.

How each outlet told it

Barchart as of Aug 25, 2026, 4:18 PM UTC

Framing: The headline emphasizes the fine amount in US dollars and highlights the safety of minors, but does not mention the specific regulator or the parent company's name in detail. — neutral and informational, with a slight emphasis on the regulatory context and political figures; the tone is descriptive, not alarmist.

Facts Included:

Brazil's data protection regulator fined TikTok parent ByteDance more than 153 million reais (nearly $30 million) on Tuesday
Fine was for alleged failures in handling personal data of children and teenagers
The regulator said TikTok breached data privacy laws across logged-in accounts and guest browsing sessions
Breach involved collection and processing of young users' personal information without valid legal basis or adequate safeguards
Company can appeal within 10 days
Regulator ordered TikTok to eliminate all data gathered illegally and offer a plan to improve protection of minors
Earlier this month, the same body recommended suspension of Discord live broadcasts after it was linked to a suicide case
Brazil's government under President Lula and Supreme Court have tried to regulate internet use by minors, with mixed results
Countries including Australia, Canada and Indonesia are undertaking similar efforts
First lady Janja said on Aug. 6 that the platform should be taken offline, citing the case; she is a critic of TikTok's protections

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Euronews.com as of Aug 25, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC

Framing: The headline emphasizes the fine for misuse of children's and teenagers' data, highlighting the actor (Brazil) and the target (TikTok owner), but does not mention the amount. — factual and regulatory-minded, with a neutral description of the fine and requirements, but also includes broader context of Brazil's regulatory actions.

Facts Included:

Brazil's ANPD imposed a fine of 153.7 million reais (€25.57 million) on ByteDance on Tuesday
Fine was for 'irregularities in the processing of data belonging to children and adolescents'
ByteDance required to delete data collected irregularly and implement a compliance plan
Platform must apply stricter privacy settings to accounts under 16, strengthen parental supervision, and introduce tighter content filters
ANPD identified practices not in line with Brazil's General Data Protection Law (LGPD) in two modes of access (with and without an account)
In the no-login version, TikTok must suspend advertising across Brazil, restrict content to all-ages, cut screen time to 12 hours, and disallow posting or live broadcasts
Earlier this month, ANPD ordered Discord to suspend live broadcasts and video calls after a teenage girl was allegedly encouraged to take her own life
Discord's appeal is under review
Brazil has taken a tougher regulatory line in recent years; a law requires users under 16 to link accounts to parents' accounts and verify age
In 2024, X was blocked in Brazil for 40 days until it complied with Supreme Court orders to remove accounts spreading disinformation

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimBrazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) imposed a fine of 153.7 million reais (approximately 25.57 million euros or nearly 30 million US dollars) on ByteDance, owner of TikTok, on Tuesday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Euronews.com as of Aug 25, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC, Barchart as of Aug 25, 2026, 4:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe fine was for irregularities in the processing of personal data of children and adolescents.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Euronews.com as of Aug 25, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC, Barchart as of Aug 25, 2026, 4:18 PM UTC
ClaimANPD found that TikTok breached Brazil's data privacy laws across both logged-in accounts and guest browsing sessions through collection and processing of young users' personal information without a valid legal basis or adequate safeguards.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Barchart as of Aug 25, 2026, 4:18 PM UTC, Euronews.com as of Aug 25, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC
ClaimByteDance was required to delete data collected irregularly and implement a compliance plan to improve protection of children and adolescents on TikTok.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Euronews.com as of Aug 25, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC, Barchart as of Aug 25, 2026, 4:18 PM UTC
ClaimTikTok must automatically apply stricter privacy settings to accounts belonging to children under 16, strengthen parental supervision systems, and introduce tighter content filters.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Euronews.com as of Aug 25, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC
ClaimIn the no-login version of TikTok, the platform must suspend advertising across Brazil, restrict content to all-ages, cut screen time to 12 hours, and disallow posting or live broadcasts.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Euronews.com as of Aug 25, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC
ClaimByteDance can appeal the decision within 10 days.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Barchart as of Aug 25, 2026, 4:18 PM UTC, Euronews.com as of Aug 25, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC
ClaimEarlier this month, ANPD ordered Discord to suspend live broadcasts and video calls after a teenage girl was allegedly encouraged to take her own life during a stream.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Euronews.com as of Aug 25, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC, Barchart as of Aug 25, 2026, 4:18 PM UTC
ClaimDiscord's appeal against the suspension is under review.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Euronews.com as of Aug 25, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC
ClaimIn 2024, X (formerly Twitter) was blocked in Brazil for 40 days until it complied with Supreme Court orders to remove accounts spreading disinformation.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Euronews.com as of Aug 25, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: Barchart, Euronews.com 10 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-25