Ministry of Finance presents proposals for new regulations on the economic and competitive aspects of digital platforms
On October 10, 2024, the Ministry of Finance presented the results of the Call for Contributions to the regulation of economic and competition aspects of digital platforms, including 12 proposals for statutes and regulations, in the report “Digital Platforms: economic and competition aspects and recommendations for regulatory improvements in Brazil”.
Market suggests improvements to new CVM’S FÁCIL
Transition period between regimes, hiring of external audit, and rule on participation of lead coordinator require adjustments. The rules to expand the access of small and medium-sized companies to the capital market were well received by regulatory experts, but law firms are already proposing improvements.
The Brazilian Data Protection Authority approves regulation on international data
The Brazilian Data Protection Authority (“ANPD”) published, on August 23, 2024, Resolution CD/ANPD No. 19/2024, which approved the new Regulation on International Transfer of Personal Data (“Regulation”). The Regulation details and sets specific obligations to enable the transfer of personal data by processing agents to other countries and international organizations, particularly the international transfer mechanisms listed in Article 33 of the Brazilian Data Protection Legislation (“LGPD”), which required regulation for full effectiveness.
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.
Equal Pay – regulation of Law No. 14,611/2023
Check out the details of the law change and the highlights of the new regulation now!
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.
