Brazilian DPA extends the deadline of the Call for Contributions regarding minors’ data processing
On July 16, 2024, the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (“ANPD” or “Brazilian DPA”) extended the deadline for the submission of contributions in the Call for Contributions regarding the regulatory project on the processing of personal data of children and adolescents. The Call for Contributions, analyzed in this newsletter, aims to collect opinions of various […]
Ministry of Finance publishes Ordinance establishing AML/CFT rules for sports betting houses
On July 12, 2024, Ordinance no. 1,143/2024 (“Ordinance”) was published by the Prize and Betting Office of the Ministry of Finance (“Office”), establishing obligations for the prevention and combat of money laundering and the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (“AML/CFT”) applicable to sports betting houses. The Ordinance is the […]
Article “AI regulation: what is ANPD’s message to Brazil and the G20?” published on Jota
An article co-authored by lawyer Fernando Naegele was published today on the Jota website – a Brazilian electronic newsletter specialized in legal topics – about the suspension by the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (“ANPD”) of the updated version of the Meta’s Privacy Policy, which established the possibility of using personal data for AI training. […]
ANPD suspends Meta’s New Privacy Policy due to the use of AI
On July 2, 2024, the National Data Protection Authority (“ANPD” or “Brazilian DPA”) issued a Preventive Measure suspending Meta’s new Privacy Policy, establishing a daily fine of 50 thousand reais in case of non-compliance, due to concerns caused by the provisions related to the use of Artificial Intelligence. The new Policy, which came into effect […]
Brazilian DPA opens a consultation on the regulation of minors’ personal rights
On June 16, 2024, the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (“Brazilian DPA” or “ANPD”) opened a consultation for the development of a Regulatory Project on the Processing of Children’s and Adolescents’ Data. The goal of the Brazilian DPA in this public consultation, which will remain open until July 17, 2024, is to receive society’s participation on […]
Changes on the CNPD’s members
It was published in today’s edition of the Brazilian Official Gazette the new composition of the National Council for Protection of Personal Data and Privacy (“CNPD”), with new appointees and reappointed members. The CNPD, with participants from civil society and various public authorities, had been paused since the beginning of 2023, with its new composition […]
ANPD updates Glossary of Data Protection and Privacy
On May 23, 2024, the National Data Protection Authority (“ANPD” or “Brazilian DPA”) published the updated version of its Glossary of Data Protection and Privacy (“Glossary”). The Glossary objective is to work as a reference repository, consolidating various interpretations of terms and concepts set forth in different standards and regulations issued by the ANPD. The […]
Published Ordinance by the Ministry of Finance with requirements for obtaining authorization to operate as sports betting house in Brazil
It was published recently, on May 22, 2024, the Ordinance no. 827/2024 (“Ordinance”), by the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets of the Ministry of Finance, detailing the requirements and conditions to be met for obtaining the authorization to operate as a sports betting house in Brazil. The regulation was eagerly awaited by industry players interested […]
Brazilian DPA holds Webinar to discuss high-risk personal data processing
On May 15, 2024, the National Data Protection Authority (“ANPD” or “Brazilian DPA”) held an online event to discuss relevant points regarding the concept of high risk in personal data processing. The webinar was an initiative by the Authority due to the ongoing development of the Guideline on High-Risk Personal Data Processing, analyzed in this […]
Ministry of Finance publishes Ordinance establishing technical and security requirements for sports betting houses
On May 6, 2024, Ordinance no. 722/2024 (“Ordinance”) was published by the Prize and Betting Office of the Ministry of Finance, establishing technical obligations applicable to sports betting houses. This measure is one of the recent developments in Brazil towards the regulation of sports betting. One of the main points of the Ordinance is the […]