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December 6, 2023
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The Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland has been the focus of attention among data protection commissions in other European nations due to the fines they have imposed on technology giants. Despite this, the outcome of the cases leaves much to be desired.
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June 21, 2023
Ethics is a word derived from the Greek vernacular “ethos", which, in turn, means "way of life". Philosophically, ethics focuses on the behavior of a human being within a social environment.
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February 14, 2022
Although the United States is at the forefront when it comes to innovation and technology, the same cannot be said when it comes to privacy and data protection, since state statutes focus solely on the commercialization of personal data from individuals. Due to its form of government, the US allows States to decide on the rules for the protection of personal data.
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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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May 31, 2021
More than a year after news of the spread of the pandemic in Brazil broke, and despite the death of more than 350 thousand people in the country, media coverage continues to focus on the irresponsibility of individuals: those attending indoor parties, the stubbornness of others in not wearing a mask and the selfishness of many who seem to care little for the life of others, a close relative or not.
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November 22, 2021
Fraud has been a considerable concern in every corporate sector, although the financial sector is the most affected and the one undertaking the most measures to prevent it in addition to respecting and complying with regulations by competent bodies.
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June 14, 2021
There are many definitions out there for cookies, but the one I like the most is found on the Positivo website, as well as some other websites, which clarifies that cookies are simple text files sent by the website to the browser the first time you visit it. A simple and effective definition. It’s there so that when the user visits the website again, their browser sends the data collected by the cookie, depending on its goal.
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October 17, 2022
Since the GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation) came into force on May 25, 2018, the internet search giant Google, which belongs to Alphabet, started to internally and intensively work not only to adapt itself to the GDPR, but also to create tools that mitigate the misuse of personal information from third parties. Such an effort was not just a privilege of Google, but also of companies that develop internet browsers such as Safari and Mozilla Firefox, which began to offer the option of blocking third-party cookies in their software.
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April 8, 2024
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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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April 11, 2022
One of the greatest Brazilian achievements is undoubtedly the Brazilian Public Healthcare System (SUS). Provided for by Article 196 of the 1988 Brazilian Constitution, it establishes that health is a right for all and a duty of the State, and guarantees to every Brazilian access to public health, regardless of payment to the Brazilian Social-Security Administration (INSS).
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Licks Attorneys Compliance’s Blog provides regular and insightful updates about Ethic and Compliance. The posts are authored by Alexandre Dalmasso, our partner. Licks Attorneys is a top tier Brazilian law firm, specialized in Intellectual Property and recognized for its success handling large and strategic projects in the country.
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