This article compares the European Union’s digital platform regulations with Brazil’s most advanced legislative proposal, Bill No. 2630/2020, reflecting the influence of the European framework, particularly the Digital Services Act (DSA). Through a documentary analysis, the article traces the history of communication regulation in Brazil, highlighting the challenges faced in advancing the issue. Comparing the Brazilian proposal to the DSA, both similarities, especially regarding platform transparency and algorithm functioning, and differences are noted, such as the inclusion of remuneration for journalistic content. The article also analyzes the “Brussels Effect”, examining how this concept applies to the Brazilian context.
Nóbrega et al. (Wed,) studied this question.