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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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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.

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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.

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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).

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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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Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC) updates its Code of Ethical Practices

The Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC) was founded on April 23, 1914, by representatives of 10 pharmaceutical and toilet products companies under the name “Canadian Association of Manufacturers of Medicinal and Toilet Products”. In 1915, the association changed its name to “Canadian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association”, while in 1965, the association again changed its name to the “Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Canada (PMAC)”.

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How are whistleblowers treated in Europe?

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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PHRMA updates its code on interactions with health professionals

A very sensitive issue for the pharmaceutical industry, and for the medical and hospital products industry concerns the limits in their interaction with health professionals, especially physicians who prescribe drugs, and medical and hospital products.

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When gifts become a problem

Could a simple gift be a nuisance to a company? Depending on the situation and the parties involved, it certainly can!

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UNODC'S best practices in the fight against corruption

In a memorable initiative, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) developed, in 2007, the Best Practices in the Fight Against Corruption project, of which several countries took part, including Brazil.

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When friendship drags you down

Professor Robert Henry Srour from the University of São Paulo (USP), who I respectfully admire as one of the greatest and best thinkers on ethics in Brazil, describes in his magnificent work “Ética Empresarial” an interesting scene from the movie The Devil's Own, 1997.

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Data protection rules in the states of Virginia and Colorado, USA

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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Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) regulates personal data protection for small business

The Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD), the body responsible for the promotion and control of the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) in Brazil, started 2022 by publishing CD/ANPD Resolution #2 on January 27, 2022, which approves the regulation implementing the LGPD – Statute #13.709/2018 for small processing agents.

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2021 corruption perceptions index

The 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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