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# 3. Brazilian Internet Civil Framework

## Definitions:

* **Internet:** a system consisting of a set of logical protocols, structured on a worldwide scale for public and unrestricted use, for the purpose of enabling data communication between terminals through different networks;
* **Terminal:** the computer or any device that connects to the internet;
* **Internet Protocol Address (IP):** the code assigned to a terminal on a network to allow its identification;
* **Autonomous System Administrator:** the individual or legal entity that administers specific IP address blocks and the corresponding autonomous routing system;
* **Internet Connection:** the enabling of a terminal to send and receive data packets over the internet, through the assignment or authentication of an IP address;
* **Connection Log:** the set of information regarding the date and time of the start and end of an internet connection, its duration, and the IP address used by the terminal for sending and receiving data packets;
* **Internet Applications:** the set of functionalities that can be accessed through a terminal connected to the internet; and
* **Internet Application Access Logs:** the set of information regarding the date and time of use of a specific internet application from a specific IP address.

## Principles:

* freedom of expression;
* <mark style="background-color:purple;">protection of privacy</mark>;
* <mark style="background-color:purple;">protection of personal data</mark>;
* preservation and guarantee of the <mark style="background-color:purple;">network neutrality</mark>;
* preservation of the stability, security, and functionality of the network, through technical measures compatible with international standards and by encouraging the use of good practices;
* accountability of agents according to their activities;
* preservation of the <mark style="background-color:purple;">participatory nature of the network</mark>;
* <mark style="background-color:purple;">freedom of business models promoted on the internet</mark>.

## Obligations:

In addition to respecting the principles listed in the law, we have the following obligations:

* for System Administrators: the maintenance of the <mark style="background-color:purple;">connection logs</mark>, in secrecy, in a controlled and secure environment, <mark style="background-color:purple;">for a period of 1 (one) year</mark>;
* for Internet Application Providers: the maintenance of the respective <mark style="background-color:purple;">internet application access logs</mark>, in secrecy, in a controlled and secure environment, <mark style="background-color:purple;">for a period of 6 (six) months</mark>, with the express consent of the holder.

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The **Application Provider** of the internet may only be held civilly liable for damages arising from content generated by third parties if, <mark style="background-color:purple;">after a specific court order</mark>, it does not take the measures to, within the scope and technical limits of its service and within the indicated period, make the content pointed out as infringing unavailable.
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The **Connection Provider**, unlike the **Application Provider**, will not be held civilly liable for damages arising from content generated by third parties.
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## Penalties:

* warning;
* fine of up to 10% (ten percent) of the economic group’s revenue in Brazil in its last fiscal year, excluding taxes;
* temporary suspension of activities; and
* prohibition from carrying out the activities.