PhD Student (Law and Security) and Researcher at WhatNext.Law
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Lawyer and PhD Candidate in Law & Security at Nova University of Lisbon. Currently, he is a Researcher at WhatNext.Law and the Human Rights Laboratory at the Federal University of Uberlândia. He is also a member of ISOC - Brazil Chapter. He was the Local Coordinator of the Internet Forum in Brazil - Uberlândia in 2023.
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The debate surrounding network usage fees in Brazil has intensified following the approval of Bill 469/2024 by the House of Representatives' Communications Committee in early December 2024. This bill prohibits telecommunications operators from charging internet companies based on data traffic. While this is merely a preliminary step in a lengthy legislative process, it signals that proposals from telecom companies to implement network usage fees are unlikely to gain traction. more
This year, the 25th anniversary of the creation of ICANN was celebrated. The date carries a commemorative meaning, highlighting the trajectory of this institution that has been fundamental in the coordination and administration of Internet resources. However, this milestone also highlights the growing challenges facing Internet Governance in the current global landscape. more
Governments worldwide increasingly resort to shutting down the Internet as a political tool to control information and silence dissent. This alarming trend is not limited to developing nations grappling with civil unrest or political transition. Indeed, it is gaining traction in developed nations, suggesting a global phenomenon transcending geographical boundaries and socio-economic development levels. more