#LGPD
This archive brings together coverage on privacy, data handling, and regulatory compliance in Brazil through a cybersecurity lens. Readers will find analysis of organizational obligations, incident response, enforcement trends, and how the framework shapes information security strategies across Latin America.
Brazil's ANPD reviews LGPD sanctions rules
Brazil's ANPD is reviewing its LGPD enforcement and sanctions rules while moving ahead with its AI sandbox and new incident reporting rules.
Aug 22, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil advances new digital security rules
Brazil’s Senate filed a bill on older adults’ digital inclusion and the ANPD prioritized the ECA Digital and platform decrees.
Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil, Chile advance AI laws
Brazil approved changes on AI data use, while Chile keeps its algorithmic governance bill moving with a focus on transparency.
Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil's ANPD tightens LGPD enforcement in 2026
Brazil’s ANPD is revising sanction rules and stepping up enforcement in 2026, with action on facial recognition
Aug 20, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil ANPD tightens rules on Discord
Discord halted livestreaming, video calls and screen sharing in Brazil after an ANPD order. The probe remains open.
Aug 18, 2026 · 7 min
Brazil advances AI audit bill
Brazil’s lower house advanced a bill that would require preventive algorithmic audits for high-impact AI systems and tighten oversight.
Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min
ANPD tightens oversight on Discord, LGPD
Brazil’s ANPD moves from guidance to active enforcement, with Discord, Paraná schools and platforms now under closer scrutiny.
Aug 16, 2026 · 4 min
Brazil ANPD pauses facial recognition in schools
The ANPD suspended facial recognition in Paraná public schools and opened a case over a breach that may have affected 500,000 patients.
Aug 12, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil’s ANPD probes Discord
Brazil’s data watchdog opened a case against Discord over possible Digital ECA breaches. Penalties could include a fine
Aug 10, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil banks face more digital fraud
STJ rulings may help victims recover losses, while a TCU audit says PCC and Comando Vermelho ran digital fraud tied to state benefits.
Aug 5, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil Strengthens ANPD, Tightens LGPD
The ANPD gained new powers, added its own career track, and is moving ahead with sanctions, international cooperation, and tighter oversight.
Aug 4, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil ANPD expands oversight of platforms
Decrees 12.975 and 12.976 took effect July 20, expanding platform obligations and ANPD oversight in Brazil.
Aug 2, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil ANPD takes over digital oversight
With Decrees 12.975/2026 and 12.976/2026 in force, Brazil’s ANPD now leads oversight of digital platforms.
Jul 30, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil expands ANPD’s enforcement role
Decrees 12.975 and 12.976 expand platform duties and formally place Brazil’s ANPD at the center of digital oversight.
Jul 28, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil activates new rules for big tech
Decrees 12.975 and 12.976 are now in force in Brazil, setting new duties for platforms, ANPD and intimate content.
Jul 22, 2026 · 4 min
ANPD inspects adult sites
Brazil’s ANPD has started inspections of adult-content sites, app stores and operating systems under ECA Digital.
Jul 20, 2026 · 1 min
Brazil tightens ANPD oversight of platforms
Brazil’s ANPD expands enforcement on platforms, AI, and sensitive data as decree 12.975 adds new obligations.
Jul 20, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil Tightens Rules for Digital Platforms
From July 20, Brazil requires platforms to act proactively on illegal content and strengthens ad traceability.
Jul 20, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil ANPD probes Isac ransomware attack
Brazil's ANPD opened a case against Isac Tecnologia em Saúde over a ransomware attack that exposed data on about 500,000 patients.
Jul 19, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil ANPD probes Goiás patient data leak
Brazil’s data authority opened a sanctioning case over a ransomware attack on Isac in Goiás involving about 500,000 patients.
Jul 18, 2026 · 3 min