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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
A Los Angeles jury has issued a ruling in a high-profile case involving Meta Platforms and Google, in which the legal responsibility of digital platforms for potential impacts on the mental health of users – particularly adolescents – was at issue. The dispute centered on the design of features in products such as Instagram and […]