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How to Protect Your Personal Data

April 25, 2022

On August 14, 2018, the Brazilian General Data Protection Act (LGPD) – Statute #13,709 established general rules for the protection of every individual's personal data – something that, until then, lacked safeguards and limits on third-party use.

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HOW WHISTLEBLOWERS ARE TREATED IN BRAZIL AND IN THE USA

October 4, 2021

Not many Brazilians are aware that Statute #13,964, of December 24, 2019, emerging from the former Justice Minister Sérgio Moro's anti-crime package, has brought a great innovation that could change the scenery of corruption  and other crimes in Brazil, especially the  "White collar” ones. It amended another Statute, #13,608, by introducing the role of the informer. Introducing protective measures therefor, such as: (i) full protection against retaliation, establishing specific sanctions for those who retaliate; (ii) exemption from civil or criminal liability in relation to a report in good faith; and (iii) identity confidentiality. Furthermore, the Statute provided for a reward of up to 5% of the amount recovered, when information results in recovery of revenue resulting from crimes against the public administration (government).

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How to Implement ERM

October 30, 2023

ERM, short for enterprise risk management, plays a fundamental role in identifying, preventing, and managing potential risks that may impact business and influence a company's results, ensuring its long-term viability.

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How to investigate corruption

May 15, 2023

With regard to investigations of corruption in Brazil, the police authority, the Brazilian Office of the Comptroller General (CGU), the Prosecution Office and even the Internal Affairs of various public entities are invariably involved.

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How data classification (or lack of it) affects your business

July 3, 2023

One of the most significant concerns in today's corporate environments is the risk of confidential information being leaked or shared without authorization. This exfiltration of confidential information is known to occur not only through unauthorized access by an external agent, but also through the actions of a malicious internal collaborator.

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How goes Personal Data Protection in the United States of America?

October 31, 2022

The entry into force of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, in 2018, gave rise to concerns about the issue of protection of personal data in the United States of America, especially after the European Court ruled that the Privacy Shield would no longer be accepted as a guarantee for the transfer of personal data of European citizens to the US.

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Highest award ever paid by the US Securities and Exchange Commission to a whistleblower

June 13, 2023

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission announced the payment of the highest award ever paid to a whistleblower since the awards were instituted by the Dodd-Frank Act, sanctioned in 2010.

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How are whistleblowers treated in Europe?

March 21, 2022

Since 2010, with the enactment of the "Dodd-Frank Act", the United States introduced the whistleblower, i.e., someone who witnesses an irregularity within the following parameters:

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GUIDE TO ASSESS THE INTERFERENCE OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

September 20, 2021

In February 2020, the European Data Protection Board released a recommendation guide on essential guarantees for surveillance measures implemented under the European General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR.

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Brazilian Comptroller General Launches a Handbook for Handling Conflicts of Interest

The Office of the Comptroller General (CGU) announced on June 4, 2022, the release of its newest document: the Handbook for Handling Conflicts of Interest.

Brazilian Comptroller General Launches a Handbook for Handling Conflicts of InterestRead Full Article

Sexual harassment complaints at CEF and the integrity program

On June 29, 2022, several media outlets, including the Isto É Dinheiro magazine, published revelations that, despite the political capitalization by the government's opponents, brought to light a worrying threat to the effectiveness of the integrity programs implemented in the various government entities.

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Information Wall – A Growing Need

On May 9, 2022, the website “Policy & Medicine” published an interesting article signed by Thomas Sullivan titled “McKinsey – Serving as a Double Agent?”. It describes that the Oversight and Reform Committee on the US House of Representatives issued a report concluding that 22 consultants from the renowned McKinsey consulting firm were assigned to work simultaneously with the US government and with opioid manufacturers.

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ANPD is transformed into an Autonomous Agency

On this 13th of June, the Brazilian government issued the Executive Order #1,124, which was also published in the Federal Gazette on June 14, 2022. Containing 10 articles, it enters into force on the date of its publication.

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ANS' List of Procedures is exhaustive, according to the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice. What does this mean for us?

On June 8, 2022, Brazil witnessed the unfolding of another chapter involving healthcare plans, patients and the Brazilian Agency of Supplementary Health (ANS), this time at the headquarters of the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (STJ), in Brasilia.

ANS' List of Procedures is exhaustive, according to the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice. What does this mean for us?Read Full Article

The DPO is recognized in the Brazilian Classification of Occupations

The first step towards recognizing the profession of Data Protection Officer (DPO) in Brazil, which was introduced by the definition contained in Article 5, VIII of the Brazilian Data Privacy Act (LGPD) – Statute #13,709/2018. This step was taken with its inclusion in the Brazilian Classification of Occupations (CBO), created by Ordinance #397 of October 10, 2002.

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The FDA unifies Premarket Review for Combination Products

In January 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published an interesting guide, called Principles of Premarket Pathways for Combination Products, which establishes the unification of premarket review of combination products.

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Advances in Telemedicine Regulation in Brazil

Up until now, telemedicine in Brazil had been regulated by Law 13,989 of April 15, 2020, which provided for the use of telemedicine during the crisis caused by the coronavirus (SARS-COV-2). That is, apparently there was only regulation approved in Congress, after the country faced a national emergency, because of the pandemic that was expanding and causing deaths and sequelae wherever it arrived, forcing social isolation. In fact, social isolation was the driving force for services, such as those resulting from the use of telemedicine.

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FCPA 2021 Review - Hot Cases

For this week's Licks Attorneys Compliance Blog, we will re-air the webinar “FCPA Review 2021 – Hot Cases”, hosted by our partner Alexandre Dalmasso.

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Does doing the right thing deserve recognition?

Successful compliance programs typically take place in organizations with examples coming from the top. There is no doubt about the fundamental factor for success in such programs: top management engagement, or a culture of example. There is no way for a compliance program to prosper otherwise.

Does doing the right thing deserve recognition?Read Full Article

How to Protect Your Personal Data

On August 14, 2018, the Brazilian General Data Protection Act (LGPD) – Statute #13,709 established general rules for the protection of every individual's personal data – something that, until then, lacked safeguards and limits on third-party use.

How to Protect Your Personal DataRead Full Article

Lessons in Drug Promotion by the FDA

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the American agency responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the control and supervision of food safety, medicines and the like, a role similar to that performed by ANVISA in Brazil.

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Changes to Legislation of the Brazilian Public Healthcare System (SUS) Bring Hope to Patients

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).

Changes to Legislation of the Brazilian Public Healthcare System (SUS) Bring Hope to PatientsRead Full Article

Interfarma updates its Code of Conduct

We have recently published two posts regarding the update made to the codes of PhRMA (Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America) and the IMC (Innovative Medicines Canada).

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