Brazil — Historical Events Description

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Brazil
Event
Cybercrime Law Enacted (Law 12,737)
Category
Political
Date
2012-11-30
Country
Brazil
Description

This law criminalized and updated penalties for certain computer-related crimes. The law amended parts of the Penal Code to address offenses involving unauthorized access and related conduct. The act is often cited in discussions of online security and legal protections in the digital environment.