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Deeplinks Blog by Veridiana Alimonti | October 2, 2018

Fake News and Elections in Brazil: Several Initiatives, No Easy Answer

Brazil’s federal elections are set for October 7, 2018, but the fear that “fake news” online might unfairly interfere with the electoral process has been looming over the country for far longer than this year’s campaign. In June, the President of the Superior Electoral Court declared such interference could...

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Deeplinks Blog by Danny O'Brien, David Bogado | March 2, 2016

Punished for a Paradox: Brazil's Random Detention of Facebook Executive Fails Justice

Yesterday, Diego Dzodan, Facebook's Vice President for Latin America, was arrested at his Sao Paolo home by federal police, escorted to a forensic institute and then held at Pinheiros Provisional Detention Center in the city. His arrest was ordered by Judge Marcel Montalvão, who was been demanding personal data...

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Deeplinks Blog by Danny O'Brien, Katitza Rodriguez | March 2, 2015

You Can't Block Apps on the Free and Open Brazilian Internet

Brazil's Marco Civil law contains vigorous language intended to protect free expression, and a stable, secure and neutral network in Brazil. But as we have noted before, such laws must be interpreted and enforced appropriately to be effective. A good Internet law can quickly turn bad if incorrectly or...

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