São Paulo, March 18, 2020 - The historic and delicate moment that Brazil and the world are facing due to the Covid-19 pandemic has led entrepreneurs to adapt to the new economic and social scenario, while increasing the number of attacks cybernetics and, in Brazil, the extension of the entry into force of the General Data Protection Law (Law 13.709 / 2018 - LGPD) to January 1, 2021 is discussed. To help entrepreneurs and associates with information and best practices during this time challenging, ABES (Brazilian Association of Software Companies) discusses these topics in the special series of the webinar “Novos Tempos”. All presentations will be available on the association's website: http://www.abessoftware.com.br/
This week, two online meetings are scheduled: CYBER SECURITY, on 4/8, at 2 pm, with specialists and researchers; and GENERAL DATA PROTECTION LAW: CHANGES AND PERSPECTIVES, on April 9, at 6 pm. On 4/15, at 2 pm, ABES will present the webinar LEGAL CHALLENGES, SECURITY AND DIGITAL ECONOMY with specialists in tax systems, contract management, labor legislation, digital economy and certification of contracts and documents. All events are free and open to all interested parties. Registration is available on the link https://www.sympla.com.br/ABESSOFTWARE
Cybersecurity
Scams using fake news, websites with different types of malware, phishing and also attacks directed at companies, hospitals, governments and institutions committed by hackers. In a time of pandemic, cybercriminals have intensified their actions, with intensive distribution of malicious spam, exploiting people's interest and curiosity for information about Covid-19.
According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), an organ of the United Nations (UN), Brazil ranks 70th in the cybersecurity index. More recent data from the ITU, in a 12-month measurement between 2017 and 2018, indicate that the losses resulting from cyber attacks in Brazil exceeded the mark of US$ 20 billion (more than R$ 80 billion).
Date: April 8, 2 pm
Registrations: https://www.sympla.com.br/novos-tempos-seguranca-cibernetica-webinar__831303
Mediation: Rodolfo Fücher, President of ABES
Guests:
- Dr. Roberto Gallo, Director of ABES, President of ABIMDE and General Director of Kryptus Segurança da Informação SA;
- Dr. Ricardo Dahab, - Professor at Unicamp's Institute of Computing, since 1982. His research areas are Cryptography and Information Security;
- General Paulo Melo Carvalho - Reserve Division General with operations in the area of Cybernetics at the political-strategic and operational-technical levels, headed the Cyber Defense Center, from 2014 to 2016, and was the first commander of the Cyber Defense Command;
- Mr. Otavio Carlos Cunha da Silva - Development and implementation of solutions in the areas of communications, information and cyber security. Director of CEPESC / Abin and first President-Director of ITI / Casa Civil of the Presidency of the Republic, responsible for the process of implanting the Public Key Infrastructure of Brazil, ICP-Brasil;
- Mr. Paulo Milliet Roque is a businessman in the certification and digital identity sector, co-founder of DigiForte and Vice President of ABES.
General Data Protection Law
Active participant in the debates on the LGPD, ABES brings to the debate the extension of the LGPD, approved in the remote deliberative session of the Senate on April 3. As a result, debates on the risks that the decision represents to data protection for Brazilians have intensified, what the State still needs to provide for the law to come into force and how are the efforts of companies to comply with the legislation. The fines and sanctions were extended to August 2021. The decision still depends on a vote in the chamber and a presidential sanction.
Date: April 9, 6 pm
Registrations: https://www.sympla.com.br/webinar-da-abes—lei-geral-de-protecao-de-dados-mudancas-e-perspectivas__831904
Mediation: Thomaz Côrte Real, Legal Director of ABES
Guests:
- Jose Antonio Batista de Moura Ziebarth - Director at the Department of Debureaucratization, Management and Digital Government of the Ministry of Economy. Lawyer, Consultant in public policies and Professor with over 15 years of experience in the areas of competition, technology & internet and privacy in Latin America, North America and Asia-Pacific. For the past three years, he has been a professor (lecturer) at the University of Melbourne;
- Marcos Sêmola - EY cybersecurity partner, specialist in governance, risk and privacy, FGV professor, writer, ISACA, ABINC, CEBDS advisor, vice president of Instituto SmartCity, member of IAPP, founding member of the Business Council Brazilian for Cybersecurity, director of the accelerator Founder Institute, Endeavor mentor for startups and angel investor;
- Andriei Gutierrez - Coordinator of the Regulatory Committee and of the Brazil Movement, Digital Country, both maintained by ABES (Brazilian Association of Software Companies). Ph.D in Political Science (Unicamp) and Sociology (Université de Provence), he has worked for more than 15 years in the private sector and in academia in the areas of social sciences, technology, mining and capital goods;
- Raíssa Moura - Lawyer, Head of Data Privacy at In Loco, Legal Law Master in Corporate Law by IBMEC, representative of the international law and technology movement Legal Hackers;
- Fabricio da Mota Alves - Lawyer, representative of the Federal Senate appointed to the National Data Protection Council | IVLP and EUVP Alum | Member of IAPP (National Association of Privacy Professionals);
Legal Challenges, Security and Digital Economy
In times of uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the solutions combine creativity, new technologies, process review, accelerating digital transformation through the adoption of new technological tools. At the same time, governments (federal, state and municipal) have been trying to mitigate the economic impacts on companies and reorganize the functioning of businesses, with temporary laws that change labor relations, make the tax payment deadlines more flexible, offer new line options financing, stimulate innovation, define safety and prevention measures in the workplace, among other measures.
Date: April 15, 2 pm
Registrations: https://www.sympla.com.br/webinar-abes—novos-tempos-desafios-juridicos-seguranca-e-economia-digital__831293
Mediation: Rodolfo Fücher, President of ABES
Guests:
- Dr. Manoel dos Santos, lawyer, partner at MASantos, Côrte Real e Associados, master of law, legal director at ABES;
- Dr. Ana Claudia Moro, lawyer specialized in Labor Law and Data Protection, Legal Consultant at ABES and lawyer at MASantos, Côrte Real e Associados - Advogados;
- Dr. Thomaz Corte Real, lawyer, partner at MASantos, Côrte Real e Associados, specialist in Corporate, Tax and Data Protection Law, legal consultant at ABES;
- Mr. Paulo Milliet Roque, entrepreneur in the certification and digital identity sector, co-founder of DigiForte and Vice President of ABES;
- Dr. Ariel Uarian Queiroz Bezerra, specialist in Public Law at ATAME (Universidade Cândido Mendes). Lawyer, working in the areas of Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Tax Law, Electoral Law and Business Law.
About ABES
ABES, Brazilian Association of Software Companies, represents approximately 2 thousand companies, which total about 85% of the turnover of the software and services segment in Brazil, distributed in 23 Brazilian states and the Federal District, responsible for the generation of more than 205 thousand direct jobs and annual turnover of R$ 61 billion in 2018.
Since its foundation, in September 1986, the entity has sought to be relevant to its members and a national and international reference in the technology sector, always aligned with its mission to connect, guide, protect and develop the Brazilian ICT sector. It offers its members various benefits and services, such as certificates, legal advisors and events. It has several thematic committees to discuss issues in evidence and define guidelines for action.
It is a reference as a source of data for the sector and focuses its actions in the legal, tax, regulatory, compliance and innovation promotion areas, among others. ABES promotes entrepreneurship, aims to improve the business environment and competitiveness and strives for a more digital and less unequal Brazil.
Access the ABES Portal – http://www.abes.org.br or speak to our Relationship Center: +55 (11) 2161-2833.
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