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On August 23, 2024, the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) published Resolution CD/ANPD No. 19/2024 (the “Regulation”), which addresses international transfers of personal data....more
The National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) published Resolution No. 767 of August 2024 (the “Resolution”), which amended Resolution No. 740 of 2020, also known as the Cybersecurity Regulation Applied to the...more
The Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) has published its new regulation on the Data Protection Officer’s (DPO) role. A central figure in privacy governance, the DPO serves as the liaison between the data controller,...more
8/2/2024
/ Brazil ,
Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Controller ,
Data Management ,
Data Processors ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Officers (DPOs) ,
Information Governance ,
New Regulations ,
Personal Data ,
Regulatory Requirements
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) joined the Global Patent Prosecution Highway (GPPH) program on July 6, 2024. Coordinated by the Japan Patent Office (JPO)....more
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are about to begin, along with discussions around ambush marketing. Ambush marketing involves the opportunistic use of events to promote products and/or services without actually financially...more
7/12/2024
/ Advertising ,
Ambush Marketing ,
Brazil ,
Corporate Branding ,
Ethics ,
Events ,
Influencers ,
Marketing ,
Olympics ,
Social Media ,
Sponsors
The Brazilian Data Protection Authority (“ANPD”) recently released a public consultation seeking answers from the public to questions the ANPD is making available until July 17, 2024. The answers will help the ANPD build its...more
In early May, Brazil’s Law No. 14,852/2024 (the “Legal Framework for Games” or the “Framework”) was published. Originating as Bill No. 2796/2021, the legislation provides the necessary legal framework for the burgeoning...more
5/30/2024
/ Brazil ,
Copyright ,
eSports ,
Fantasy Sports ,
Gambling ,
Gaming ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Online Gaming ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Software ,
Software Developers ,
Video Games
Resolution No. 15, of April 24, 2024, of the Brazilian Data Protection Authority ("ANPD"), approved the Data Breach Notifying Regulation (the “Regulation”). The Regulation establishes procedures for data controllers to notify...more
5/9/2024
/ Brazil ,
Breach Notification Rule ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Controller ,
Data Management ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Information Technology ,
New Regulations ,
Regulatory Requirements
The Brazilian Data Protection Authority (Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados, “ANPD”), applied its first two sanctions of 2024 against two Brazilian governmental institutions. It is worth noting that, as both are public...more
On January 30, 2024, the Brazilian Data Protection Authority ("ANPD") released its guide on data anonymization and pseudonymization, including a preliminary studies on the topic (the “Preliminary Study”), for public...more
In 2023, the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) made public several Technical Notes, with the aim of increasing transparency on ANPD actions on several matters, and to provide guidance on specific topics in the...more
2/2/2024
/ Brazil ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Controller ,
Data Management ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Processors ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Information Technology ,
Personal Data