Regulation & enforcement

EFF and Allies on Brazil's Elections: Privacy Protections are Crucial to Electoral Integrity

Published August 28, 2026 · EFF Deeplinks

Digital rights groups including EFF, Access Now, and Data Privacy Brasil released a set of policy recommendations urging stronger enforcement of data protection rules around Brazil's elections. They argue that misuse of personal data fuels micro-targeted manipulation and synthetic content, especially as generative AI lowers the cost of producing it. The proposals call for tighter coordination between regulators, civil society, and online platforms to make existing privacy safeguards effective.

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