Brazil: Normative Instructions on Cloud Computing Services
Description
Normative Instructions on Cloud Computing Services
On 30 August 2021, the Brazilian government issued instructions for federal agencies concerning cloud service procurement. The guidelines outline types of cloud services and safety measures in their usage. Furthermore, they include the requirement of local data storage for any cloud service procured by the government.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data localisation requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
service (digitally delivered): sale
Regulatory tool
Preventive security requirement
Responsive security requirement
Local operations requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1