The Global Impact of EU’s Regulations on Platform, AI, and Data Governance: The Case of Brazil

The Brussels Effect encapsulates the European Union’s (EU) influence in setting global standards, particularly within the digital sector. This regulatory sway prompts a fundamental question: What is its impact on other countries and regions where digital development is a catalyst for economic growth and a cornerstone for achieving social objectives?

This conference delves into Brazil’s experience. As a key player in Latin America, Brazil seems to have aligned itself with the EU's digital governance model, emphasising the protection of human rights and ensuring technology companies are held accountable.

Across three panels, the event will scrutinise the benefits of integrating the EU's approach into Brazil's strategies for regulating digital platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) governance and personal data protection. These discussions aim to highlight the broader implications for other countries and regions, fostering a discourse that is not only comprehensive but also attuned to the complex local realities.

09:30 - 10:10 Registration and welcome

10:10 - 10:30 Opening remarks and welcome speech: Prof. Dr. Gloria González Fuster, Director of the LSTS Research Group at VUB.

10:30 - 12:00 Module 1. The Ripple Effect of the EU AI Act on Global AI Governance: A Dive into Brazil’s AI Regulatory Path

12:00 - 13:10 Lunch

13:10 - 14:40 Module 2. The Meta-regulatory Turn in Platform Governance: is Brazil Following in the EU’s footsteps?

14:40 - 15:00 Coffee break

15:00 - 16:20 Module 3: Brazil’s Role in Global Data Flows Governance: Opportunities for Data Protection Convergence

16:20 - 16:40 Wrap-up and concluding remarks