ANPD Publishes Regulation on the Role of Data Protection Officer
The Brazilian Data Protection Authority (“ANPD”) published on July 17 the Resolution CD/ANPD nº 18, dated July 16, 2024, which approved the Regulation on the role of the Data Protection Officer (“DPO”). Here are some of its main provisions.
My copyrights have become public domain. And now? What can be learned from the Mickey Mouse case
On January 1, 2024, the short film “Steamboat Willie” (1928), which introduced the iconic Mickey Mouse character, and the animation “Plane Crazy” (1928), both authorship by Walt Disney, became public domain under US law. As of this date, both the animations and the first versions of the Mickey and Minnie characters can be adapted, copied, and used freely by anyone interested.
ANPD releases Public Consultation on the role of the Data Protection Officer
The National Data Protection Authority releases a proposal for a Regulation on the role of the Data Protection Officer, defining issues such as their technical qualifications, the requirement to publish their identity, prohibition of conflicts of interest and the possibility of having multiple Data Protection Officers..
Report of Personal Data Security Incident in Pix Payment Arrangements
See our Technology and Data Protection Bulletin on BACEN Resolution 342/2023, which addresses the obligation for Pix Participants to report security incidents and imposes penalties in the event of a security breach.