Lawmakers introduce bill to regulate VPN use in Brazil

In Brazil, lawmakers make presentations to Congress under X blockade Draft laws to regulate the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in the country (PL)The technology is capable of masking the user’s IP address and encrypting data, allowing for anonymous browsing and access to the old Twitter.

Federal MP Amon Mandel (Cidadania-AM) is one of those involved in the initiative. Teletime. Author PL 3,402/2024wants ensures that the tool can be used without penaltyContrary to what the Minister of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), Alexandre de Moraes, predicted a fine of R$ 50,000 for anyone using a VPN to access X.

From the parliamentarian’s perspective, the suspension of the social network shows how it is possible to be deprived of access to basic means of communication and information, even without being involved in illegalities. This way, your project guarantees the right to free choice of means such as virtual private networks to access any website.

Representative Bia Kicis (PL-DF) Proposes to veto any ban on using VPN to access the blocked platform.in you project 3,475/2024It says Moraes’ sentence is unconstitutional and impacts digital security by preventing internet users from having “an additional layer of protection for personal information.”

More privacy for users

Node PL 3,417/2024the focus is on the privacy of Internet users. According to his deputy, Dr. Zacharias Calil (União-GO), VPNs are essential for protecting personal data“Especially in times when governments and private organizations are implementing increasing control and monitoring mechanisms,” he explains.

The proposal includes the principles, rights and obligations of technology users and suppliers, as well as: Establishing criteria for inspection and sanctionsAccording to Calil, the PL was developed in accordance with the General Data Protection Act (LGPD), Marco Civil da Internet and the Federal Constitution.

This and two other bills We await the decision of the House of Representatives executive board to continue the processionIt is worth remembering that although the suspension of the tool’s app offering on the Android and iOS stores has been reduced, the provision of fines for anyone using a VPN on X remains in effect.