As employment-related artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools proliferate, multinational employers feel increasing pressure to deploy AI across their global offices. These tools can provide great value and efficiency across the...more
3/1/2024
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Data Collection ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) ,
Data Security ,
Discrimination ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Innovative Technology ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Data Transfers ,
Job Applicants ,
Notice Requirements ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Privacy Concerns ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Risk Management
The Brazilian Data Protection Law (LGPD) in effect since 2020 is starting to show its effects in the litigation landscape.
Although the Brazilian National Data Protection Agency (ANPD) has been fairly active since it...more
The Brazil Data Protection Agency (“ANPD”) on August 15, 2023 released a draft of the International Transfer of Personal Data Regulation (“Regulation Draft”) and the standard contractual clauses (“SCCs”) for public comment....more
On July 6, 2023, the first sanction imposed by the Brazilian Data Protection Agency (“ANPD”) against a company (controller) in Brazil was published in the official gazette. The ANPD is the agency charged with enforcing...more
In the wake of the Brazilian National Data Protection Agency (ANPD) issuing further regulations on the determination of penalties for violations of the Data Protection Law (LGPD), on March 23, 2023 the ANPD launched a new...more
3/30/2023
/ Brazil ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Information Governance ,
International Data Transfers ,
Technology Sector
Ordinance that Restricted Employers’ Ability to Impose Vaccination Mandates Is Partially Suspended -
New Order or Decree -
On November 1, 2021, Brazil’s Ministry of Labor and Welfare (a body of the Federal Government)...more
2/7/2022
/ Brazil ,
Complaint Procedures ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Data Protection ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Mandates ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Labor Laws ,
Remote Working ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
On December 21, 2021, the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) updated instructions on how and when data subjects can file a complaint against a data controller for possible violation of the their rights under the...more
Starting August 1, 2021, the Brazilian Data Protection Law (LGPD) will have some teeth. -
The LGPD was enacted in August 2018, but its provisions were scheduled to take effect in three separate phases....more
A little over six months after the Brazilian Data Protection Law (LGPD) became effective, there seems to be real progress in its implementation. The LGPD is an all-encompassing data protection law similar to the European...more
With less than a year remaining before Brazil's General Data Protection Law (referred to as the LGPD) takes effect, HR professionals should start preparing.
Originally Published in of SHRM - January 2020....more
1/10/2020
/ Brazil ,
Compliance Management Systems ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Management ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Information Governance ,
Information Technology ,
International Labor Laws ,
Labor Regulations ,
Personal Use of Employer Property ,
Popular ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Risk Management
Brazil’s New Data Privacy Law -
New Legislation Enacted -
On August 14, 2018, Brazil enacted its first omnibus data protection law, to become effective in February 2020. ...more
10/19/2018
/ Brazil ,
Data Protection ,
Data Transfers ,
Employment Records ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Labor Laws ,
New Legislation ,
Outsourcing ,
Personal Data ,
Registration Requirement ,
Reporting Requirements