With limited places, there will be 8 classes held between the 18th and 28th of October
ABES ACADEMY, education sector of the Brazilian Association of Software Companies (ABES), launches a new class of the “General Data Protection Law: fundamentals and implementation – the most complete course on the LGPD”. Conducted online, the course has 8 classes lasting 3 hours each and takes place from 4 pm to 7 pm, from 10/18 to 10/21 and from 10/25 to 28, with a total workload of 24 hours. Places are limited and interested parties can register on here and there is also a discount for group registrations.
The Data Protection Law was enacted in 2018 and entered into force on September 18, 2020 - with the publication of Law 14.058/20 - remaining in force Articles 52, 53 and 54, which deal with administrative sanctions, which entered into effective August 1st. It provides for the processing of personal data, including in digital media, by an individual or legal entity governed by public or private law, in order to protect the fundamental rights of freedom and privacy and freedom development of the citizen's personality.
In case of security incidents, the LGPD foresees different administrative sanctions, such as a fine that can reach up to R$ 50,000,000.00 per infraction, warning, publicizing the infraction; blocking of the personal data to which the infringement refers until its regularization; deletion of personal data referred to in the infringement or even the total or partial prohibition of activities related to data processing, for example in the event of personal data leakage (whether due to technical failure, human action or hacker attack).
Thus, ABES gathered in a single course all the necessary information on data protection, privacy and information security in Brazil, updated with case studies and news on the performance of the National Data Protection Authority, to assist in the adaptation the organization to the LGPD.
Companies and other public and private organizations must undergo a major transformation, implementing the culture of privacy and protection of personal data, until then left in the background. "It will be necessary to adopt a new posture in the treatment of the voluminous amount of personal data that travels through its different areas, so we want to bring all the expertise of ABES to help everyone at this moment", explains Thomaz Côrte Real, lawyer and member of the Legal Department of ABES.
The course highlights the steps of diagnosis, mapping of existing data held by the organization, definition of procedures and processes, definition of those responsible and governance. And participants will also have the opportunity to learn how to make a plan for their organizations, which will be taught by highly qualified professionals who bring legal, technical and practical knowledge and experience in relation to data protection, privacy and information security.
For group entries, there is a discount on the full value of the type of ticket: from 2 to 5 entries: 10% discount; from 6 to 10 registrations: 15% discount; over 10 registrations: 20% discount. ABES Academy Alumni Referral Enrollment: 8% discount. To generate the discount code, contact us by email: eventos@abes.org.br and report interest.
In addition to the course, ABES also developed, together with EY, the LGPD Diagnosis (https://diagnosticolgpd.abes.org.br/). The intention is to provide access to a self-assessment of compliance with the law, and through the result and suggestions for adaptation, help create a business world where personal data are duly protected and respect for the rights of the holders are taken into account. account in our work practices.
About ABES
ABES, Brazilian Association of Software Companies, aims to contribute to the construction of a more digital and less unequal Brazil, in which information technology plays a fundamental role in the democratization of knowledge and the creation of new opportunities for all. In this sense, it aims to ensure a business environment conducive to innovation, ethical, dynamic, sustainable and globally competitive, always aligned with its mission to connect, guide, protect and develop the Brazilian information technology market.
In line with its purpose, ABES launched the “Mobilization for the Reduction of Inequality” in partnership with ReUrbi and the Third Sector Observatory, and with the support of Weber Shandwick, whose objective is to support social inclusion projects that promote training in the area. digital, through the resources obtained by recycling IT equipment discarded by companies. This initiative is in line with recent discussions at the climate summit, and is aligned with the 8 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the Global Compact of the United Nations (UN), and the best ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) practices . To participate in this mobilization, access: https://abes.com.br/mobilizacao-para-a-reducao-da-desigualdade-no-brasil/
Currently, ABES represents approximately 2,000 companies, 77% of which are micro and small, which account for around 85% of the revenue of the software and services segment in Brazil, distributed in 24 Brazilian states and the Federal District, responsible for generating around 210,000 direct jobs and annual sales of around R$ 80 billion in 2020.
Access the ABES Portal - https://www.abes.org.br or contact the Relationship Center: +55 (11) 2161-2833.
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