backNewsletter (#002/2025) on Law and Technology by Campos Thomaz Advogados
Alerts, materials, and updates on Law and Technology.
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New Rules for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Judiciary
The National Justice Council (CNJ) Approves New Rules for the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Judiciary. Learn more
Government Sets Rules for Cell Phone Use in Schools
The federal government has issued a decree to regulate Law No. 15.100/2025, which bans the use of cell phones in schools. The regulation establishes rules for students, schools, and education networks, assigning institutions responsible for determining how students should store their devices to prevent usage during school hours. Exceptions include using assistive technology for students with disabilities, provided there is medical documentation and specific cases related to health monitoring and the exercise of fundamental rights. The decree also promotes awareness of the risks of excessive screen time and calls for creating support spaces for students and professionals experiencing psychological distress related to technology use. Learn more.
Federal Biometric Service Established to Streamline National Identity Card Issuance
The Federal Executive Chamber for Citizen Identification (CEFIC) has enacted Resolution No. 21/2025, officially establishing the Federal Biometric Service. This new system aims to enhance security and efficiency in issuing the National Identity Card (CIN) by implementing biometric identification and verification. Federal and state identification agencies will use the service to share biometric and biographical data in compliance with national digital identification infrastructure standards. Learn more.
M&A, Investments, and Venture Capital
CVM Resolution No. 204: Greater Transparency and Modernization of Shareholder Meetings: Since June 2024, CVM Resolution No. 204 has introduced significant changes to the Brazilian capital market, reinforcing transparency and modernizing shareholder meetings. With new requirements for the detailed disclosure of voting instructions and the possibility of digital and hybrid meetings, the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) aims to make processes more accessible and efficient for companies and investors. These measures foster a more inclusive corporate environment, allowing shareholders to track and participate in decisions more clearly and effectively. Learn more.
Our firm has prepared a series of essential materials for those who want to better understand Brazil’s regulatory and business environment. The Brazilian Capital Markets Guide covers the key regulatory aspects and opportunities for investors and companies. The material on the Startup Law (Complementary Law No. 182/2021) explores the incentives and rules that promote innovation in the country. Finally, the study on Corporate Structures in Brazil analyzes the different business organization models and their legal and strategic implications. Access our content.
Labor
Payroll Increase: Challenges and Opportunities for Brazilian Companies in 2025: Since January 2025, Brazilian companies have faced a new tax challenge: the gradual reonering of payroll, marking the end of the deoneration model implemented in 2011. This change, established by Law 14,973/2024, revokes the tax benefits that allowed the substitution of the 20% employer social security contribution on payroll with reduced rates on gross revenue. With the progressive increase in tax burden, companies will need to adapt their financial and strategic management to avoid a sharp decline in profit margins, especially in sectors such as technology, transportation, construction, and communication, which have historically benefited from the deoneration. Learn more
Companies can now fill in the Third Wage Transparency Report – Deadline of February 28, 2025: Companies with at least 100 employees—base date December 2024—must submit the equal pay declaration via the Emprega Brasil Portal by February 28, 2025. This document must contain information on actions and guidelines for gender equality in the workplace. The submission form is now available on the Portal Emprega Brasil platform. The information declared will serve as a basis for the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) to prepare the transparency report, which will be released by March 17, 2025. Companies will have until March 31, 2025, to publish the report.
Tax
See our summary guide on Brazilian taxation. Our website offers essential materials for those looking to better understand Brazil’s taxation regimes, particularly for technology companies. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on key analyses and developments in tax reform. Learn More.
Artificial Intelligence
Stay updated on the latest news about Artificial Intelligence with fresh content and in-depth analyses. In our Newsletter #002/2025, we bring you news such as the implementation of the AI Act rules in the European Union, which prohibits specific uses of AI to ensure transparency and ethics; the new guidelines from the European Commission that facilitate the definition of AI systems; and the revocation of the AI Executive Order by President Trump, aimed at strengthening the U.S. leadership in technology. Additionally, we discuss the AI Safety Report 2025, which warns about the risks of AI, and the recent data leak from DeepSeek, highlighting privacy concerns. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about the changes and challenges in this ever-evolving landscape. Learn more
Privacy and Data Protection
ANPD’s Oversight on Facial Recognition in Sport Stadiums: The recent decision by the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) to initiate oversight processes regarding the use of facial recognition by 23 football clubs raises concerns. Biometric identification is crucial in maintaining security in stadiums and ensuring the pacification of sports, a long-standing societal issue. Despite being widely debated, this topic has been called into question merely due to an abstract and potential risk to the privacy of the individuals involved. In this article, we address some key aspects of this issue. Learn more.
Stay updated on the key developments in Privacy and Data Protection. In our Newsletter #002/2025, we highlight alerts, materials, and updates on cybersecurity, as well as our role as DPO as a Service. Check out the concerns regarding DeepSeek and the recent data leak. The ANPD has suspended the iris collection by Tools for Humanity and launched the Technological Radar on Generative Artificial Intelligence. Don’t miss the new pseudonymization guidelines from the EDPB and our articles on Data Guidance. Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the changes! Learn more.
Intellectual Property
Keep up with the latest updates and guidance on intellectual property protection with our exclusive guide, which offers comprehensive insights on safeguarding your company’s intellectual assets. Additionally, follow recent alerts, such as the impact of using trademarks as keywords in sponsored ads and the new INPI regulations on technology contracts. Learn More.
Media, Entertainment, and Digital Influencers
Follow current issues concerning the role of digital influencers in the market, including their participation in sectors like betting and the market regulated by B3. Understand the challenges and regulations surrounding this growing and impactful activity. Additionally, learn more about post-mortem image rights, an increasingly relevant subject in the legal and technological landscape. Learn More.
Sports Betting, E-Sports, and Gambling
Dive into an in-depth analysis of Brazil’s growing sports betting market. In our special feature, we explore the Regulation of Sports Betting, delving into the details of new legislation and its impacts. Discover rules and challenges related to betting advertising in the country and issues regarding betting operators’ intellectual property. These materials are crucial for understanding this expanding sector’s legal and strategic landscape. Learn More.
FinTechs, Banks, Financial Services, and Virtual Assets
In our Newsletter #001/2025, we highlight various current and important topics for the financial and regulatory markets, such as Open Finance, Virtual Assets, Bank as a Service, Tokenization, and Artificial Intelligence. Stay informed about open public consultations, legislative updates from the Central Bank and CVM, and relevant aspects regarding crypto companies and exchanges. Learn about the provisional measure on PIX taxation and changes to rules on property guarantees, brokerages, consortium administrators, payment services, securitization, and more. Learn More.
HealthTechs
In our newsletter, follow recent alerts on significant regulations in the healthcare sector, including the approval of Resolution 738/2024 by the National Health Council, which regulates the use of databases in scientific research in the health field involving humans, and new guidelines for Private-Public Partnerships (PDPs). Additionally, stay updated on CFM’s changes regarding medical advertising. Learn More.
AgriTech
Our newsletter features an AgriTech Special covering key topics transforming agribusiness. Discover how agribusiness technologies impact civil liability, explore innovative financial products for the sector, and follow issues related to data and privacy, intellectual property, and the importance of ESG Finance in the context of AgTechs. The content also addresses the relevance of cultivars, M&A processes, investments, and venture capital in Brazilian agribusiness and corporate challenges in this segment. Learn More.
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