Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
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Brazilian Supreme Court investigation into X, formerly Twitter, for failing to comply with order to deactivate accounts
Confirmed suspension of X, formerly Twitter, in Brazil
On 2 September 2024, the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) confirmed the decision of 30 August 2024 issued by Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the STF to suspend the X platform, formerly Twitter, throughout the national territory. The decision fo…
Anatel amendment to cybersecurity regulation for telecommunications sector (Resolution No. 767)
Implemented Anatel amendment to cybersecurity regulation for telecommunications sector (Resolution No. 767)
On 2 September 2024, Resolution No. 767, which adopts amendments to the cybersecurity regulation for the telecommunications sector, enters into force. The resolution expands the scope of the regulations to cover all telecommunications providers, inc…
ANPD investigation into Meta's compliance with LGPD in relation to Threads
Announced suspension of preventive measures and approval of Compliance Plan in ANPD investigation into Meta's privacy policy allowing the use of personal data for AI training
On 30 August 2024, the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) announced it had suspended the preventive measures imposed on Meta banning the company from processing personal data from its platforms for AI training purposes under its new privacy …
Supreme Federal Court jointly judge in November the cases concerning the Civil Rights Framework for the Internet and digital platforms
Announced Request for Supreme Federal Court Joint Judgment in cases concerning Brazilian Civil Rights Framework for the Internet
On 23 August 2024, the rapporteurs of three cases requested that the Supreme Federal Court (STF) jointly judge their cases concerning the Civil Rights Framework for the Internet and digital platforms. The cases concern, respectively, the necessity f…
Regulation of cross-border transfers of personal data and model of standard contractual clauses
Implemented regulation of cross-border personal data transfers and standard contractual clauses
On 23 August 2023, the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) published Resolution CD/ANPD No. 19 of August 23, 2024 approving and implementing the data transfer regulation and standard contractual clauses. The regulation establishes mechanisms …
UNESCO Regulatory Approaches for AI
Opened consultation on UNESCO policy paper on regulatory approaches for AI
On 19 August 2024, UNESCO opened a consultation on the “Consultation Paper on AI Regulation: Emerging Approaches Across the World” until 19 September 2024. In particular, the paper aims to contribute to the global discussion about whether and how to…
Idec and MPF public lawsuit against Whatsapp regarding alleged violations in privacy policy
Issued Federal Court ruling prohibiting Whatsapp from sharing Brazilian user data with Meta for advertising purposes
On 14 August 2024, the Federal Court in São Paulo, Brazil, issued a ruling against WhatsApp, prohibiting the messaging service provider from sharing Brazilian users' data with other companies within the Meta Group for advertising purposes. The rulin…
Cartagena de Indias Declaration for Governance, the construction of AI ecosystems and the promotion of AI education in an Ethical and Responsible manner in Latin America and the Caribbean
Signed Cartagena de Indias Declaration for Governance, the construction of AI ecosystems and the promotion of AI education in an Ethical and Responsible manner in Latin America and the Caribbean
On 9 August 2024, the “Cartagena de Indias Declaration for Governance, the construction of AI ecosystems and the promotion of AI education in an Ethical and Responsible manner in Latin America and the Caribbean” was signed by the governments of 16 c…
United Nations cybercrime convention
Reached agreement on draft United Nations convention against cybercrime
On 9 August 2024, the United Nations (UN) Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) announced that the Member States had finalised the draft cybercrime convention, aiming to strengthen international cooperation in combating cybercrime. The convention will b…
Artificial Intelligence Plan (PBIA) 2024-2028 including measures on creation of National Center for algorithmic transparency and trustworthy AI
Launched Artificial Intelligence Plan (PBIA) 2024-2028 including measures on creation of National Center for algorithmic transparency and trustworthy AI
On 7 August 2024, the Brazil Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovations published the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Plan (PBIA) 2024-2028 during the 5th National Conference on Science, Technology, and Innovation. The plan aims to position Brazi…