In this edition of Cybernews Newsletter, we highlight the main news on data protection debates in January 2026.
Firstly, Brazilian notary public offices launched the e-Not Provas tool, which allows digital content, such as social media posts and messages in apps, to be recorded, granting them legal validity. Under the supervision of notaries public, the service ensures the integrity of evidence in a secure environment, meeting growing demands in the digital context. The initiative modernizes the legal field, enabling the use of digital evidence in court and administrative proceedings.
Recently, the Superior Labor Court (TST) ruled that geolocation can be used as digital evidence in labor claims involving requests for overtime pay, provided it complies with privacy and confidentiality limits.
In addition, earlier this year, Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court (STF) opened an investigation into a possible leak of data from Court justices, originating from the Federal Revenue Office and the Brazilian Financial Control Council (Coaf).
Furthermore, the Consumer Defense Institute (Idec) filed a complaint against Grok tool, an artificial intelligence from platform X, to the Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD) for modifying images of real people, including children, in a sexualized manner and without consent.
Finally, Airbnb Digital Platform Ltd. was ordered to pay BRL 6,000 as non pecuniary damages as a result from the break-in by a third party in an apartment rented through the platform.
Finally, please check the Priority Topics Map for 2026-2027 and the updates on ANPD’s 2025-2026 Regulatory Agenda.
