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Brazilian data protection agency participates in hearing on hacker attacks on government networks

( May 19, 2023, 16:46 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Brazilian data protection agency participated in a public hearing of the Federal Senate that addressed implementing cyber strategies for preventing hacker attacks on government databases, according to a statement. The director of the National Data Protection Authority, Arthur Sabbat, said "the government is the largest holder of personal data and the increasing digitization of public services, while making service to citizens faster, has also promoted an increase in attacks by digital criminals on public databases." The General Law for Data Protection (LGPD) can also help strengthen cybersecurity efforts in Brazil, Sabbat added.ANPD press release follows in Portuguese:...

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