
Brazil’s ANPD fines ByteDance and Feira de Santana
Brazil’s privacy regulator is revising its fine rules and imposed R$153.7 million on ByteDance, while sanctioning Feira de Santana.
Nov 4, 2026 · 3 min
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Brazil’s privacy regulator is revising its fine rules and imposed R$153.7 million on ByteDance, while sanctioning Feira de Santana.
Nov 4, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil’s ANPD issued guidance on platforms and children, and released the latest AI sandbox reports with a preventive focus.
Nov 4, 2026 · 3 min

The ANPD ordered corrective measures after Feira de Santana exposed medical data for 1,241 people in its official gazette.
Oct 29, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil’s Senate logged PL 5,648/2026 as pending, while PEC 17/2019 has already passed and gone to the lower house.
Oct 28, 2026 · 2 min

The ANPD upheld sanctions against Feira de Santana for exposing sensitive data from 1,241 people and ordered new measures.
Oct 27, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil tightened Open Finance rules for partnership contracts, adding annual reviews, specific consent and reporting to the central bank.
Oct 26, 2026 · 4 min

The ANPD opened a public consultation on its sanctions framework, adding criteria on the protection of children, teens and women online.
Oct 16, 2026 · 2 min

The ANPD is said to be advancing against TikTok and ByteDance over alleged failures involving minors’ data. Reports differ on whether the penalty was set.
Oct 15, 2026 · 2 min

ANPD opened a consultation on its sanctions rules, set a public hearing for Oct. 29, and opened input through Nov. 30.
Oct 12, 2026 · 2 min

Pix added security changes for fraud suspicion handling and DICT record review, according to Brazil's Central Bank.
Oct 11, 2026 · 3 min

ANPD opened an online channel for complaints about possible breaches of Internet Civil Framework decrees and will use them in enforcement.
Oct 11, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil’s ANPD signed an MOU with Portugal’s data watchdog to develop joint guidance, tools, and materials on data law enforcement.
Oct 11, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil and Portugal signed an agreement on technical cooperation, training and joint guidance on LGPD and GDPR compliance.
Oct 9, 2026 · 2 min

Brazil’s lower house approved changes to the Civil Rights Framework for data used by AI. A cyber law bill is still moving through the Senate.
Oct 4, 2026 · 2 min

Coaf added new Siscoaf entries to apply BCB Resolution 588. Other regulatory changes remain on deadlines through January.
Oct 3, 2026 · 3 min

ANPD opened a complaints channel on the Marco Civil decrees and launched a public consultation to review its regulatory process.
Oct 3, 2026 · 4 min

ANPD published CD 28/2026 while an unconfirmed report says TikTok was fined for alleged failures involving minors.
Oct 1, 2026 · 2 min

Brazil’s ANPD opened a public consultation to revise its enforcement rules and, in secondary reports, allegedly fined TikTok over minors’ data.
Sep 30, 2026 · 2 min

Brazil’s ANPD opened a public consultation on changes to its enforcement and sanctioning rules. Specialized outlets noted existing LGPD deadlines.
Sep 29, 2026 · 2 min

The Central Bank of Brazil set new virtual asset rules, including Coaf notices for transfers to self-custody wallets of $10,000
Sep 28, 2026 · 2 min

Brazil’s Central Bank set new reporting rules for crypto with self-custody wallets, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Sep 27, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil’s ANPD opened a public hearing and consultation to overhaul its oversight and sanctions rules, including precautionary measures.
Sep 27, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil's ANPD opened a public consultation on new rules for overseeing digital platforms, with input accepted until Oct. 26.
Sep 26, 2026 · 2 min

The ANPD opened a hearing on its sanctioning rules, questioned Discord, and is reviewing companion AI tools for minors.
Sep 25, 2026 · 2 min

Brazil’s central bank updated Pix rules and expanded Coaf reporting for virtual asset transfers and self-custody wallets.
Sep 24, 2026 · 3 min

ANPD opened a public hearing, expanded ECA Digital oversight, and moved ahead with measures against Discord and other platforms.
Sep 22, 2026 · 4 min

Brazil’s ANPD fined ByteDance Brasil R$153.7 million for LGPD violations in TikTok and ordered the deletion of minors’ data.
Sep 20, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil’s Central Bank added hybrid billing, fraud flags for CPF and CNPJ, and phased Pix rule changes through 2027.
Sep 19, 2026 · 4 min

Brazil’s Congress is moving bills on social media algorithms, data governance, and big tech regulation tied to the LGPD.
Sep 19, 2026 · 4 min

From Oct. 30, 2026, unlicensed VASPs in Brazil will lose access to regulated banking services.
Sep 16, 2026 · 4 min

ANPD is updating its sanction rules to cover ECA Digital and the Marco Civil, after TikTok’s record fine of R$153.7 million.
Sep 14, 2026 · 5 min

Brazil’s cybersecurity law is still under review, built on an existing national strategy and sector plans for telecoms.
Sep 13, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil tightened crypto, Pix, and security rules, setting final deadlines, adding bank restrictions, and expanding controls.
Sep 12, 2026 · 6 min

Brazil’s ANPD opened a public consultation to expand its oversight and fined ByteDance R$153.7 million over TikTok.
Sep 12, 2026 · 3 min

ANPD opened a public consultation to update its inspection and sanctions rules under Brazil's LGPD.
Sep 12, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil’s AI bill still awaits a vote in the Chamber of Deputies, while Congress advances other texts on data and autonomous systems.
Sep 11, 2026 · 3 min

ANPD fined TikTok over child data protection failures and set Sept. 17 as the deadline for the first ECA Digital transparency report.
Sep 10, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil’s Congress is advancing bills on digital security, cyberattacks and virtual financial fraud.
Sep 9, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil’s Central Bank set new Pix rules for March 2027, while ANPD fined TikTok owner ByteDance R$153.7 million.
Sep 9, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil's ANPD fined ByteDance R$ 153.7 million and ordered the deletion of improperly collected data from minors, plus a compliance plan.
Sep 7, 2026 · 4 min

Brazil’s Senate approved PL 2780/2024 and sent it for sanction. Biometric, AI and critical security bills also moved ahead.
Sep 6, 2026 · 5 min

New PIX rules take effect March 1, 2027, adding stronger anti-fraud controls.
Sep 5, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil’s Senate registered bills on electronic fraud and facial recognition, while the ANPD opened input for its next regulatory agenda.
Sep 4, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil’s data watchdog fined ByteDance for child privacy failures and ordered record deletion under the LGPD.
Sep 3, 2026 · 4 min

Brazil’s Senate approved Redata, while the GSI discussed a draft law on critical infrastructure security still under review.
Sep 2, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil’s central bank tightened controls on providers, RSFN, Pix and the Reserve Transfer System, with stronger authentication.
Sep 1, 2026 · 4 min

Brazil’s central bank is revising open finance rules and speeding up Pix safeguards with AI, standard alerts and bank-to-bank sharing.
Aug 31, 2026 · 4 min

Brazil’s Senate justice committee is set to vote on PEC 18/2025, with the rapporteur keeping the Chamber text to speed approval.
Aug 31, 2026 · 2 min

Brazil’s central bank has strengthened bank cyber controls and expanded oversight of Pix and crypto assets through 2027.
Aug 28, 2026 · 4 min

Brazil’s Congress and regulators are pushing new rules on personal data, AI and digital markets, including LGPD, ECA Digital
Aug 27, 2026 · 3 min