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Brazil: Anatel cybersecurity regulation for telecommunications sector (Resolution No. 740/2020)

Progress

Current status
in force
01 Jul 2021 in force
04 Jan 2021 in grace period
17 Dec 2020 adopted

Scope

Implementers
Brazil
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

01 Jul 2021
in force

Entry into force of cybersecurity regulation for the telecommunications sector

The Cyber Security Regulation Applied to the Telecommunications Sector is implemented after giving providers an adaptation period of 180 days. The regulation aims to promote cybersecurity in telecommunication equipment, introducing obligations for p…

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
04 Jan 2021
in grace period

Grace period begins of cybersecurity regulation for the telecommunications sector

The Cyber Security Regulation Applied to the Telecommunications Sector enters into force with an adaptation period of 180 days. The regulation aims to promote cybersecurity in telecommunication equipment, introducing obligations for providers to imp…

Source
Event type order
Action type in force with grace period
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
17 Dec 2020
adopted

Adopted cybersecurity regulation for the telecommunications sector

The National Telecommunication Agency (ANATEL) approves the Cyber Security Regulation Applied to the Telecommunications Sector. The regulation aims to promote cybersecurity in telecommunication equipment, introducing obligations for providers to imp…

Source
Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body