Digital

Legal solutions focusing on privacy, data protection, fraud and cyber-attack prevention as well as technological innovation

The digital transformation has brought with it innumerous benefits such as the storage of data on the Cloud, the Internet of Things (IoT), cellular phone and social media advancement, augmented reality and the use of artificial intelligence. This being said, the fact is clear that cyber threats have accompanied the technological evolution, which has resulted in strategy being necessary for the prevention of incidents such as attacks, recuperation efforts post-invasion and business continuity.

4,6 bi
Pieces of information exposed Worldwide in the first semester of 2021
US$ 62,5 bi
profit generated by artificial intelligence software in 2022
US$ 346 bi
Projected information security market earnings in 2027


Recognized by renowned information technology segment companies since our founding, Almeida Advogados possesses consolidated expertise in matters concerning the intersection between the law and technology, offering a strategic unified vision to our clients in adequating the new regulatory scenario applicable to the digital world.

Among the principal matters handed by the firm are:

  • Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD) / General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR ) / California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Compliance Projects;

  • Regulatory Sector Compliance Projects, including those relating to Central Bank of Brazil (BACEN) / Brazilian Private Insurance National System (SUSEP) / National Regulatory Agency for Private Health Insurance (ANS) compliance;

  • Compliance projects relative to the rules for new technology use, particularly the Brazilian Civil Rights Framework for the Internet (MCI) and the Brazilian E-commerce Act;

  • ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management compliance projects;

  • Incident response assistance, particularly concerning information security, privacy and digital fraud;

  • Contractual negotiations with large-sized technology providers such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) IT business system companies;

  • Risk analysis of digital innovation – including the use of mobile technology, social media and artificial intelligence – projects.

Our Practice Areas

Corporate, M&A and Contracts
BANKING & FINANCE CAPITAL MARKETS Private Equity
Infrastructure and Project Finance
ENERGY MINING Oil & Gas
Labor, Employment and Social Security
IMMIGRATION EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION