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Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) assumes the presidency of the Ibero-American Data Protection Network (RIPD) for the 2025–2027 term

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 […]

ANPD releases the results of the Public Consultation on Artificial Intelligence and the Review of Automated Decisions

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), […]

Internet service providers must identify users accused of unlawful acts based solely on the IP address and the time interval during which the alleged violation occurred

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 […]

Updates on the Artificial Intelligence Bill (PL 2338/2023)

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 establish strategic partnership in Artificial Intelligence

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 […]

Data collection and sale by pharmacies generate indemnity lawsuits

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 […]

Brazil discusses privacy and digital security in international meeting

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 […]

ANPD participates in global summit on age assurance, reinforcing online child protection

The Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) participated in the Global Age Assurance Standards Summit 2025, held from April 8-10 in Amsterdam. The event discussed standards and solutions for age verification in digital environments, aimed at ensuring the safety of children and adolescents online. The Brazilian delegation, coordinated by the Ministry of Justice and Public […]

Key Points on ANPD Guides

Check out the essential points from the main guidance materials published by ANPD. The National Data Protection Authority (“ANPD”) was created by Law No. 13,853/2019 and officially began operating in August 2020, playing a fundamental role in regulating and supervising the General Data Protection Law (“LGPD,” Law No. 13,709/2018). It is responsible for applying sanctions […]