Social Media Companies Liable for User Content: Brazil’s Supreme Court

Brazil’s top court says platforms must remove serious crime content immediately and face liability for defamation posts if they ignore court takedown orders.

In this photo illustration a person holds a phone in New York City on June 17, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

Social media companies are to be held legally responsible for users’ posts in Brazil, according to its top court.

Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled on June 26 that internet platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Google, and X can be held liable for user content.