ANCINE has taken an important step in tackling the unauthorized offering of audiovisual content on the internet with the publication of Normative Instruction (NI) No. 174, in force since April 10, 2026. The rule regulates Article 3 of Law No. 14,815/2024 and provides a clearer framework for the Agency’s administrative action in this area.
The NI adopts a broad concept of “protected audiovisual content”, encompassing audiovisual, cinematographic, and videophonographic works, as well as programs, programming channels, and events, whether domestic or foreign, provided they are protected by copyright or related broadcasting rights.
MGA highlights three key aspects of this regulation.
The first is the creation of a specific administrative procedure for the receipt, review, and processing of complaints concerning audiovisual piracy, which brings greater predictability and organization to regulatory enforcement.
The second is the establishment of a structured procedure for the review of such complaints, with formal stages for admissibility, notification, adversarial proceedings, and full defense, as well as a 48-hour deadline for the removal of or challenge to the content. In specific situations, such as live broadcasts, the rule allows for the adoption of faster measures.
The third is the scope of the containment measures, which may extend to domains, subdomains, IP addresses, URLs, and other extensions used to enable the unlawful offering of protected content.
From an Intellectual Property standpoint, this development is especially relevant because it strengthens the mechanisms available to protect audiovisual content. More than simply removing unlawful content, the NI now reaches the operational structure that enables digital piracy.
The rule also provides for ANCINE’s ability to act in investigating violations, subject to due process, full defense, and proportionality.
MGA is closely monitoring further developments regarding the regulation and its practical impacts on clients.
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