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Dark patterns in data protection

May 8, 2023

In a time where fake news is so prevalent, the topic of dark patterns has gained a lot of relevance. The term was purely academic but, in recent times, has been commonly seen in data protection regulations worldwide.

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U.S Department of justice updates its guide to corporate compliance programs

May 2, 2023

Now under the Biden administration, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has published, on March 3, 2023, an update to its guide for evaluating compliance programs. It assists prosecutors in this task, allowing them to identify whether the program is efficient at the time of the offense and whether it is effective at the time of a charging decision or resolution.

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The EDPB publishes new guidelines for personal data protection

April 11, 2023

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has recently published, after a public inquiry with different segments of European society, three new guidelines related to the protection of personal data.

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The sponsorship ethics of pharmaceutical and medical companies for physicians speaking in conferences

March 20, 2023

This is certainly one of the most controversial topics in recent years with regard to the interaction of the medical profession with the health industry – which encompasses the pharmaceutical industry, medical and hospital products and even cosmetics and food.

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ANPD REGULATES THE APPLICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS

March 7, 2023

Administrative Sanctions Regulation on Dosimetry and Application of Administrative Sanctions, which establishes the dosimetry guidelines for sentences, especially calculating the base value for fines the agency may apply. It is an initiative of the rapporteur and director of the ANPD – Arthur Sabbat, in which he was unanimously followed by the rest of the board. Although the criteria set out below establish clear guidelines, the ANPD may depart from its methodology or review the penalty, if impaired proportionality is found between the severity of the violation and the intensity of the sanction.

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Prison after conviction in appellate courts

February 23, 2023

Going to prison in Brazil is any easy task. The Brazilian procedural law, especially in criminal law, creates so many mechanisms for postponing the final and unappealable decisions that anyone having the resources to hire a lawyer or relying on an active public defender can postpone it. As such, many cases end up time-barred, although Brazilian legislation is slowly advancing in making crimes such as femicide or rape imprescriptible.

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Transparency International launches the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index

February 6, 2023

Transparency International is a non-profit anti-corruption organization headquartered on Berlin that operates internationally. Its purpose is to combat corruption and criminal activities related to corrupt acts.

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ANPD launches new security incident form

February 1, 2023

In the second half of December 2022, the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) published an amendment to the Security Incident Reporting form, to be used by all those who need to report security incidents starting January 1, 2023.

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Why is the Whistleblower despised in the Fight against Corruption in Brazil?

January 23, 2023

While some countries are failing in the fight against corruption, Brazil has achieved a real negative milestone in recent years. The country managed to deconstruct the Car Wash Operation , the most powerful symbol of the fight against corruption ever carried out in the country and also  encouraged impunity to public agents who commit acts of administrative impropriety, by sanctioning Statute 14,230 of 03.31.2022. Since then,  public agents can no longer be held responsible for damages caused by recklessness, negligence or malpractice, since only deceit (the intention to do or not to do) characterizes impropriety in the corresponding crimes typified by law. An open door for the "I don't know" people... For those who intend to prove anything, they must manage on their own prove that the agent intentionally did the act...

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The ANPD Guide on Cookies and Personal Data Protection

January 17, 2023

Cookies continue to be a source of concern for authorities responsible for data protection in all countries, even more so if one considers the lack of transparency in the collection and use of much of this data. Behold, the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) issued an orientation guide for dealing with cookies in Brazil, although the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) itself has not displayed specific rules on the subject. Even for that very reason, this ANPD guide comes at a good time to resolve doubts and serve as a basis for guiding everyone on how to deal with the issue in Brazil.

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Legal Business in Brazil

The legal business is a kind of legal act that arises from the manifestation of a person's will, aiming to produce effects in the legal sphere of another. Therefore, a legal relationship arises between the parties, respecting the requirements established by law for its validity and effectiveness factors that will impact its production of effects.

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New Regulatory Framework for Clinical Research in Brazil

Law #14.874 was enacted on May 28, 2024, providing guidelines for research involving human subjects and establishing the National System of Ethics in research involving human subjects. This statutory framework is of utmost importance as it defines the rights of volunteers and outlines the responsibilities for researchers and sponsors of clinical research.

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ANVISA Approves the Regulation of Biosimilars

The Brazilian FDA, ANVISA, approved Rule RDC #875 of May 28, 2024, which provided, in an ancillary manner, for the registration of biosimilars through the comparability development route, aiming to guarantee the quality, safety, and efficacy of these products.

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European Council Approves Legislation on Artificial Intelligence

In contrast to Mercosur, which struggles to evolve from an economic bloc to a political and monetary union due to challenges in socio-political integration caused by alternating conservative and progressive governments, the European Union continues to demonstrate efficiency in integrating its member countries. Despite the United Kingdom's departure, the EU remains committed to regulating fundamental issues related to the incorporation of new technologies, which will significantly impact personal, educational, and professional relationships. We are specifically discussing Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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ANPD Approves Regulation on Security Incident Reporting

The Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD), a public entity created by the General Data Protection Act (LGPD), responsible for regulating, supervising, guiding, educating, and acting on security incidents involving personal data, as well as for cooperating with other similar international entities, published CD/ANPD’s Rule #15, dated April 24, 2024, in the Federal Register on April 26, 2024. Taking advantage of the last public consultation on the topic, the Rule approved the Regulation on Security Incident Reporting.

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India’s Anti-Corruption Act

While Brazil adopted its Anti-Corruption Act aimed at companies only on August 1, 2013, with Law #12,846, India adopted an Anti-Corruption Act known as “The Prevention of Corruption Act” on September 9, 1988, which typifies and penalizes bribery offenses involving both individuals (natural persons) and companies (legal entities). Now, let’s delve into the main points of this act below.

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The Balancing Test in Personal Data Protection

There are numerous situations in a business that result in a company having to deal with personal data, and obtaining the data subject's consent is not always possible or even viable. Bearing this in mind the legislator made 9 other legal bases available in the Brazilian General Data Protection Act (LGPD) so that companies, controllers or operators of such personal data can use them to classify the processing of the respective data.

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The Importance and Use of the Limitation of Liability Clause

Initially, it is important to highlight that a company's ability to carry out an economic operation is intrinsically linked to the analysis of several stages, with risk assessment being one of its crucial factors. After the decision to proceed with the operation, a new phase emerges: the negotiation of contractual terms. It is clear that consideration of costs, including possible compensation, is a key element in decision-making in order to avoid compromising the operations.

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The Legitimate Interest in the Processing of Personal Data

Since the creation of the Brazilian General Data Protection Act (LGPD) on August 14, 2018, the comparison with the European GDPR was inevitable, after all, the Brazilian LGPD was greatly influenced by the similar law published just over two years earlier in Europe. While the LGPD had ten legal bases to support the processing of personal data, the GDPR had only six legal bases.

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CGU's Lilac Guide to Combating Moral Harassment, Sexual Harassment, and Discrimination in the Public Service

The ongoing battle waged by companies and governments to address moral harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination among employees, whether in the private or public sector, is nothing new. A poignant illustration of this perpetual struggle was the resignation of the president of the Brazilian Savings Bank (Caixa Econômica Federal – CEF) on June 29, 2022, following allegations of sexual harassment made by CEF employees.

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The Unpredictability and the Excessive Burden Theories

An extremely important aspect in contract management is the unpredictability theory. This theory can greatly impact the rights and obligations of one of the parties, completely unbalancing the rights and obligations between them and even making the contract unfair to the detriment of one of the parties.

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Results from the US Securities & Exchange Commission Inspection in 2023

Many people wonder why the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has been so successful, which has anequivalent agency in Brazil. The reason for its effectiveness is not hard to understand: the agency does not hesitate to investigate and impose penalties to curb irregularities that impact the day-to-day operations of the US stock market, including instances of corruption.

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When Supporting Gender Equality Conflicts with Privacy Rights

At a time in history when the topics of diversity and inclusion are more and more relevant, a federal law enacted in 2023 is causing great controversy, even forcing a rush to the courts to ensure its compliance.

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The Fight Against Corruption in Singapore

Corruption poses anever-present concern for democracies on every continent. It is no different inAsia, especially in Singapore, which alongside New Zealand and Scandinaviancountries stand out as examples of best practices in infrastructure and legal frameworkemployed to combat corruption.

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Medication Leaflets of Generic and Patented Medicines

The use of medication is undeniably crucial for extending our lives with the highest possible quality, aligning with advancements in science. As a result, medication leaflets are familiar to everyone, whether or not they are involved in the pharmaceutical sector. However, the same level of familiarity does not extend to the concepts of generic medicines and patented drugs.

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