Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has imposed a fine of $1.4 million on X for failing to comply with court orders regarding user data submission. The ruling stems from the refusal to provide data on a controversial account linked to misinformation. Despite an appeal, X’s noncompliance led to escalating fines, prompting immediate payment instruction from the court.
On Wednesday, Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes imposed a fine of 8.1 million Brazilian reais (approximately $1.4 million) against X for not complying with judicial orders. This ruling came after X failed to provide registration data for the profile of Allan dos Santos, an ally of former President Jair Bolsonaro accused of disseminating false information. In July 2024, De Moraes had mandated both X and Meta to block and ban dos Santos’ account and submit the required data.
The article highlights the ongoing legal battles between Brazil’s judicial system and social media companies, specifically X. It underscores the implications of non-compliance with court orders, evidenced by the heavy fines imposed. Moreover, the interactions between Justice de Moraes and Elon Musk reflect significant tensions regarding free speech and accountability on social media platforms, raising questions about their role in governing user behavior and misinformation.
Original Source: apnews.com
