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ANPD initiates monitoring of 18 adult content websites under the Digital ECA

The Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD) has initiated monitoring activities involving 18 pornographic content and escort services websites, representing approximately 98% of traffic within this segment in Brazil. According to ANPD’s Superintendent of Enforcement, Fabrício Guimarães, the initiative is “preventive, proportionate, and risk-based,” and aims to assess ongoing compliance plans while identifying potential gaps in […]

ANPD monitors Apple, Google and Microsoft to assess compliance with Digital ECA age assurance obligations

The Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD) initiated, on June 10, 2026, monitoring of app store and operating system providers to assess the implementation of age assurance mechanisms and age signal functionalities required under the Digital ECA (Law No. 15,211/2025) and Decree No. 12,880/2026. At this stage, the monitoring effort is focused on Apple (App Store), […]

Workshop at Brazil’s Internet Forum brings together ANPD, the Federal Public Defender’s Office and experts to debate the contestation of automated decisions.

ANPD Board Member Miriam Wimmer participated in the workshop “Contesting Automated Decisions in Brazil: Current Dimensions and Perspectives”, held at the 16th Brazil Internet Forum (FIB 16) in Belém, State of Pará, organized by the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee (CGI.br) and NIC.br. Miriam Wimmer highlighted that Article 20 of the LGPD, which grants data subjects […]

AIGG Europe 2026: shadow AI and the practical challenges of governance on the agenda in Dublin.

The IAPP AI Governance Global Europe 2026 conference brought together experts to discuss the practical challenges of AI governance at a moment when regulatory frameworks already exist but their implementation is still being worked out. The event made clear that the global AI debate has reached an inflection point. After years of legislative discussion, the […]

ANPD opens proceeding against Claro over irregularities in the sharing of customer personal data with Serasa

The ANPD notified Claro and Serasa following an investigation into a partnership between the two companies under which Claro would provide customer personal data to Serasa for the development of credit analysis methodologies and market condition assessments. Claro will face a sanctioning administrative proceeding, while Serasa will be subject to a supervisory investigation. The sanctioning […]

STF finalizes digital platform liability precedent with joint and several liability and new safeguard based on diligent review.

Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF) proclaimed, on June 17, 2026, the final precedent arising from the appeals (embargos de declaração) filed against the ruling that had declared Article 19 of the Brazilian Internet Civil Rights Framework (Marco Civil da Internet) partially unconstitutional (General Repercussion REs 1,037,396 and 1,057,258). The Court partially granted the appeals, introduced relevant […]

European countries accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence into military capabilities and expand strategic investments

European countries are rapidly advancing the integration of artificial intelligence into their military capabilities, with Germany, France, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom leading the way. This movement reflects a shift from experimental use to practical applications, such as AI-powered drones, decision-support systems, and semi-autonomous weapons. This implementation is primarily driven by the need to increase […]

EU denies plans to restrict VPNs and clarifies misunderstanding

The recent circulation of claims that the European Union was about to restrict the use of VPNs has raised concerns among users regarding potential impacts on privacy and digital freedom. However, the controversy largely stems from a misunderstanding related to broader discussions on strengthening online age verification mechanisms aimed at protecting minors. The issue gained […]

Collective lawsuit in Europe challenges child protection and addictive design in digital platforms

In Milan, one of the first collective lawsuits in Europe focused on the protection of minors in the digital environment is getting underway. The initiative, brought by family associations and a group of parents, challenges the conduct of major digital platforms, alleging that they have failed to implement effective measures to prevent children’s access and […]

Monetary authorities warn of rising AI-assisted cyberattacks in the financial Sector

European monetary authorities have reinforced warnings to the financial sector about the need for fast adaptation to a new landscape of cyber risks driven by artificial intelligence. According to a supervisory representative, the lack of access to certain models requires an even more immediate response from institutions. The warning comes at a time when organizations […]

ANPD Discusses the Role of Digital Platforms in the Challenges of the Digital ECA at the Children and Youth Committee

The role of digital platforms has moved to the center of the regulatory debate on the protection of children and adolescents, within the scope of the Permanent Committee on Children and Youth (COPEIJ). The meeting brought together representatives from state prosecutors’ offices and the Federal Public Ministry to discuss national strategies in response to the […]

China announces regulation of AI-generated digital identities and online child protection

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has announced a draft regulation targeting the development of “digital humans,” establishing guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in this type of technology. The proposal includes, among other requirements, a mandatory obligation to clearly identify such content, a prohibition on the use of third-party personal data without consent, […]