Brazil sees improvement in data breaches
According to new research, the country has seen an 80% decrease in the number of data breach cases in the first quarter of 2022. But major data incidents continue to emerge.
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São Paulo metro forced to halt facial recognition roll-out
The company operating the transport network faces major financial losses as appeal gets denied.
WhatsApp to delay Communities launch in Brazil
The update will go live after the general elections in October as part of measures to fend off disinformation in the country.
São Paulo subway ordered to suspend use of facial recognition
The court decision follows a civil lawsuit initiated by a number of civil rights organizations.
Data protection becomes a fundamental right in Brazil
The amendment to the Constitution is meant to improve the environment for tech and communications investments in the country.
Investment in data privacy in Brazil falls below global average
Local companies invest an average of $2.2million a year, according to research
Bill proposes suspension of instant payments in Brazilian state as crime surges
If the project is signed into law, Pix could be suspended in São Paulo state until security measures are introduced by the Central Bank.
Brazilian airports expand facial recognition trials
The domestic airports in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are advancing trials of a system developed by the federal government.
Third phase of Open Banking goes live in Brazil
Instant payments is among the new capabilities introduced under the latest stage of the initiative.
Personal data protection to become a fundamental right in Brazil
The amendment to the Constitution was approved by the Senate and covered data in digital platforms.