Also, the STJ ruled that improper data sharing only gives rise to compensation if there is proof of actual disclosure and concrete damage. In the case in question, since the consumer failed to demonstrate the occurrence of damage, the compensation claim was denied. The 4th Panel’s decision differs from the 3rd Panel’s understanding, which holds that unauthorized data sharing entails presumed moral damages.
In addition, Federal Judge Jhonny Kenji Kato, from the 27th Federal Court of Rio de Janeiro, has authorized the continued operation of the “Resolve Juizado” platform, which uses artificial intelligence to automate the drafting of petitions, highlighting that the platform does not work as legal consulting. Despite concerns raised by the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/RJ) regarding professional ethics, the judge required clear notices about the service’s limitations and emphasized the need for personal data protection, determining that user information should be processed securely and transparently.
Finally, São Paulo Bar Association requested the Federal Police to investigate a possible mass leak of data from court cases at the Regional Federal Appellate Court of the 4th Region.
