An audit conducted by Brazil’s Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) found that the Supreme Federal Court (STF) is the most advanced judiciary body in implementing the General Data Protection Law (LGPD). The survey assessed 387 federal agencies and entities using questionnaires covering nine key areas, including preparation, leadership, compliance in personal data processing, data subject […]
At the Public Hearing held on August 6 by the Special Commission on Artificial Intelligence of the Chamber of Deputies, ANPD’s President Waldemar Gonçalves emphasized the Authority’s central role in shaping Brazil’s AI regulation. The session was part of the debate on Bill 2,338/2023, which is under consideration in Congress. Waldemar stressed that, since artificial […]
On August 5, the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) took part in the 7th edition of the Brazilian Congress on Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and AI Governance, hosted by Fiesp. The event brought together authorities, experts, business leaders, and decision-makers to discuss risks, opportunities, and challenges related to cybersecurity, data protection, and the responsible use […]
On August 7, Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) hosted the 2nd Meeting of Data Protection Officers, gathering over 500 in-person attendees and more than 5,700 online viewers. The initiative aimed to strengthen Brazil’s data protection culture and promote dialogue across the public sector, private organizations, and academia. In his opening remarks, ANPD President Waldemar […]
The 2025 electoral campaign for legislative positions in Buenos Aires was marked by the circulation of deepfakes of former President Mauricio Macri, in a video falsely depicting him withdrawing the candidacy of Silvia Lospennato, his party’s (PRO) candidate, and urging voters to support Manuel Adorni, the candidate from the current president Javier Milei’s party, La […]
On May 26, 2025, during the XXI Meeting of the Ibero-American Data Protection Network (RIPD), held in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) was unanimously elected to preside over the Ibero-American Data Protection Network (RIPD) for the 2025–2027 term. The Ibero-American Data Protection Network was established in 2003 and is […]
In May, the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) released the results of the Public Consultation on artificial intelligence and the review of automated decision-making processes, considered a strategic step within the 2025/2026 Regulatory Agenda. The initiative had, as one of its goals, the regulation of Article 20 of the Brazilian Data Protection Law (LGPD), […]
The 3rd Panel of the STJ, when ruling on REsp 2.170.872, established the understanding that internet service providers are required to identify users based solely on the IP address and the approximate time when the alleged unlawful act occurred, without the need for prior indication of the logical port used. The reporting judge, Minister Nancy […]
The Artificial Intelligence Bill (PL 2338/2023), which aims to establish Brazil’s Legal Framework for Artificial Intelligence, is still under legislative review. Following its approval by the Senate in December 2024, the President of the House of Representatives ordered, on April 4, 2025, the creation of a Special Committee to review the proposal. This Committee will […]
Brazil and Chile established an important bilateral cooperation in Artificial Intelligence with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding during Chilean President Gabriel Boric’s visit to Brazil. The agreement was signed on Friendship Day between the two countries (April 22) by Brazil’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Luciana Santos, and her Chilean counterpart, Aisen […]
Consumers are filing lawsuits against pharmacy chains that require CPF (Brazilian tax ID number) or biometric data as a prerequisite for granting discounts. This practice, which has become common in the sector, is being legally challenged for involving the collection and possible commercialization of sensitive personal data without customers’ explicit consent. The lawsuits are based […]
Brasília hosted important events on data protection and digital privacy from April 1-3, 2025, bringing together Brazilian and foreign experts. The first two days featured the II Meeting of Working Groups of the Ibero-American Data Protection Network (RIPD), followed by the I International Data Protection Meeting of the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) at […]