Resolving contractual disputes is vital for maintaining healthy business relationships, as contracts serve as the foundation of any transaction. When disagreements arise, it is crucial to select the most appropriate mechanism to resolve the issue efficiently and effectively. The primary methods of resolving contractual disputes include mediation, conciliation, arbitration, dispute boards, and litigation. It is important to note that mediation and conciliation can be employed in both judicial and extrajudicial settings, whereas arbitration is always extrajudicial, as we will explore below.

The business environment is ever-changing, and despite reaching an agreement that reflects the intentions of both parties, various factors can disrupt the initially agreed-upon commercial arrangement.

The international transfer of personal data has become a highly relevant topic in today’s data protection landscape, especially with the increasing globalization of business operations and the interconnectedness of information systems worldwide. On August 23, 2024, the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD – Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados) took a significant step by publishing Rule #19, providing clearer and more detailed regulations for international data transfers. This article explores the new features introduced by this rule, highlights the main mechanisms for data transfer, and compares them with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the European standard on the subject.