ANPD Launches Public Consultation on the Regulation of Digital Platforms
On June 30, 2026, the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) launched a public consultation to gather contributions from society regarding the implementation of new rules applicable to digital platforms. Stakeholders may submit their comments until August 17, 2026, through the Brasil Participativo platform. The initiative is part of the broader modernization of the regulatory […]
The Use of AI in Businesses: Balancing Productivity, Governance, and Emerging Corporate Risks
Artificial intelligence has evolved beyond an experimental technology and has become an integral part of modern business operations. AI-powered tools are now widely used to automate routine tasks, analyze large volumes of data, support decision-making, optimize customer service, generate documents, review contracts, organize information, and enhance workforce productivity. The discussion recently gained additional momentum following […]
Corporate Benefits: 77% of Professionals Want Companies to Revamp Their Benefits Packages
A recent survey conducted by Robert Half found that 77% of Brazilian professionals would like to see changes to the corporate benefits packages offered by their employers. The study indicates that employees are increasingly seeking greater flexibility, personalized benefits, and family-oriented support, reflecting a broader shift in expectations regarding the relationship between employers and their […]
ANPD’s Artificial Intelligence Regulatory Sandbox Reinforces the Importance of Data Governance
The Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection Regulatory Sandbox is an initiative established by the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) to oversee the development and testing of artificial intelligence projects that involve, or are intended to involve, the processing of personal data. The initiative creates a supervised, controlled, and collaborative experimental environment in which the […]
TST Confirms Inclusion of Security Guards in Apprenticeship Quota Calculation
The Second Panel of the Superior Labor Court (TST) upheld a decision requiring a private security company to comply with the statutory apprenticeship hiring quota by including security guard positions in the calculation base. In the case under review, the company argued that a collective bargaining agreement excluded security guard positions from the apprenticeship quota […]
STJ Invalidates Loan Agreement Executed by Illiterate Individual Through ATM
The Third Panel of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) ruled that loan agreements entered into by illiterate individuals through self-service terminals, such as ATMs, are invalid when the legal formalities required by law are not observed. In the case under review, the Court held that the use of a bank card and personal identification […]
STJ Rules That Cryptocurrency Platform Is Not Liable for Transfer to Fraudulent Wallet
The Third Panel of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) ruled that cryptocurrency intermediary platforms are not liable for losses resulting from fraud when there is no failure in the provision of their services. In the case under review, the investor executed a transaction through an intermediary cryptocurrency platform and subsequently transferred the cryptoassets to […]
WhatsApp Fined BRL 3 Million for Failing to Comply with Court Order to Intercept Messages
The São Paulo State Court has upheld a BRL 3 million fine imposed on Facebook/WhatsApp for failing to comply with a court order concerning the interception of messages exchanged through the application. The decision addresses a highly sensitive issue involving the cooperation of technology companies with law enforcement authorities, technical limitations, Brazilian jurisdiction, and the […]
ANPD Opens Public Consultation on Age Assurance Mechanisms in the Digital Environment
The Brazilian National Data Protection Authority opened a call for inputs to receive contributions to the Guidance Document on “Age Assurance Mechanisms,” an initiative linked to the implementation of the Digital Statute of the Child and Adolescent, known as the Digital ECA. The public consultation seeks to gather contributions from society, the public sector, and […]
ANPD and MEC Sign Partnership to Strengthen the Culture of Data Protection in Education
The Brazilian National Data Protection Authority and the Ministry of Education entered into a Technical Cooperation Agreement aimed at promoting a culture of privacy and personal data protection in the education sector. The initiative provides for educational actions, technical meetings, and knowledge sharing focused on the application of the Brazilian General Data Protection Law in […]