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 […]
STJ Allows the Use of Evidence Obtained in an Extinguished Civil Lawsuit in a Criminal Investigation
The Sixth Panel of the Superior Court of Justice ruled that evidence lawfully obtained in a civil lawsuit may be used in a criminal investigation, even when the civil proceeding is later dismissed without a ruling on the merits due to lack of interest to sue. The understanding reinforces that the validity of evidence is […]
STJ Rejects the Use of a Writ of Injunction to Authorize Domestic Cannabis Cultivation
The Special Court of the Superior Court of Justice ruled that a writ of injunction is not the appropriate procedural instrument to obtain authorization for domestic cannabis cultivation, even when the request is related to medicinal purposes. The Court’s understanding reinforces the institutional limits of judicial action in sensitive regulatory matters. According to the STJ, […]
STJ Advances Discussion on Bank Secrecy Breach in Civil Lawsuits
The Superior Court of Justice has advanced the discussion on the possibility of breaching bank secrecy in civil lawsuits, a topic that involves balancing the right to privacy, the protection of financial data, and the need to produce evidence in judicial proceedings. The discussion is relevant because, although bank secrecy is an important legal guarantee, […]
Neurotechnologies and Data Protection: New Challenges for Privacy and Corporate Governance
The Brazilian National Data Protection Authority published Technological Radar No. 4, dedicated to neurotechnologies and their impacts on personal data protection. The document brings the topic into the Brazilian regulatory debate and reinforces the need for special attention to the risks arising from the collection, processing, and use of neural signals. Neurotechnologies are technologies capable […]
Meta Ends End-to-End Encryption in Instagram DMs and Reinforces the Debate on Data Protection
Meta has ended support for end-to-end encryption in Instagram direct messages. The change took effect on May 8, 2026, and was justified by the company due to the low adoption of the feature, which had previously been optional for users. End-to-end encryption is a layer of protection that prevents third parties, including the platform itself, […]
STJ Rules That Airbnb Rentals in Residential Condominiums Depend on Approval at a Condominium Meeting
The Second Section of the Superior Court of Justice ruled that the use of units located in residential condominiums for short-term rentals through platforms such as Airbnb depends on prior approval at a condominium meeting, with a qualified quorum of at least two-thirds of the unit owners. The understanding is based on the assessment that […]
STJ Validates Use of the “Teimosinha” Tool in Tax Enforcement Proceedings and Reinforces Companies’ Need to Manage Financial Risk
The Superior Court of Justice validated the use of the tool known as “teimosinha,” a Sisbajud feature that allows automatic repetition of asset-freezing orders in tax enforcement proceedings. The decision reinforces the trend toward expanding the effectiveness of judicial asset-seizure mechanisms, especially in collection actions brought by public authorities. In practice, the measure allows the […]