Paula Rabacov
Paula monitors the policy and regulatory landscape in the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. She has extensive experience in public law and regulatory matters.
Building secure online environments for young users
On 24 May, Access Partnership hosted a webinar on how to design immersive online platforms that balance the freedom to...
Access Alert | Brazil’s New AI Bill: A Comprehensive Framework for Ethical and Responsible Use of AI Systems
Brazil has proposed a new framework for regulating the ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. The bill...
Access Alert | Colombia shares its roadmap to digitise the country, updates its regulation for infrastructure sharing, and asks for more spectrum
Read this Access Alert in Spanish | Lea este Access Alert en Español The coffee-growing country has generated several regulatory...
Access Alert | LATAM countries continue to promote connectivity
This week, three LATAM markets – Costa Rica, Peru, and Uruguay – have had relevant policy and market developments that...
Brazil and the Future of Democracy in the Age of Disinformation
Fake news is far from new. That said, digital tools such as social media and online bots have changed the...
Canadian Competition in the Digital Era: Key Takeaways and Suggested Policy Approaches
To watch Dynamic Discussions: Canadian Competition in the Digital Era click here. To read the event transcript click here. On...
Access Alert | 2023: The year for spectrum in Latin America
Latin America is set to reduce the digital gap, increasingly digitalising its industries while embracing new technologies. Broadband connectivity will...
Access Alert | Brazil’s Upcoming Agenda for Tech and Privacy Regulation
On 4 November, Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) launched its 2023-2024 Regulatory Agenda following a consultation process from August...
Metaverse Dialogue: Reflection 2022
Watch Metaverse Dialogue: Reflection 2022 Access Partnership launched the Metaverse Policy Lab (MPL) in February 2022 to merge our experience...
Interoperability and the Future of the Metaverse
Access Partnership’s Metaverse Policy Lab launched the fourth session of the Metaverse Dialogue Webinar Series, entitled “Interoperability and the Future...
Access Alert | Brazil’s DPA Opens consultations on Personal Data Protection Regulation and Regulatory Agenda
Through two different public consultations, launched on 5 and 16 August, Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) is seeking views...
Access Alert | Defining the Future of Cryptocurrency in Brazil
As recognition of the market capitalisation and popularity of cryptocurrencies in Brazil, where at least 3 million people are registered...
Access Alert | Artificial Intelligence in Brazil: One Step Closer to Regulation
In a growing effort towards developing more concrete Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulations, the Brazilian Senate has announced that it has...
JOTA | Curbing e-commerce development will hamper economic growth in Latin America
This article was originally published in JOTA on 13 February 2022. Recently introduced bills in Chile and Peru aimed at regulating...
DPL News | E-commerce: A Tool to Boost Economic Growth, Innovation and Competition in Latin America
This article was originally published in DPL News on 3 January 2022. This past year, in the context of the...
Access Partnership Launch White Paper and Host Webinar on E-Commerce, Retail, and Growth in Latin America
Earlier this month, Access Partnership released a white paper addressing the regional e-commerce landscape for Latin America. The paper sheds light on current trends and opportunities, looks at long-standing challenges, and includes policy considerations that...
Telesemana | E-commerce: A Tool to Boost Economic Growth, Innovation and Competition in Latin America.
This article was originally published by Telesemana on 27 December 2021 This past year, in the context of the COVID-19...
Telesemana | Using Antitrust Policy to Scrutinize Big Tech: Developments in Latin America
Over the last year, the so-called Big Tech have been the target of increased scrutiny from lawmakers and competition authorities...
Digital Latam
The September edition of Digital Latam takes an in-depth look at the latest digital developments in the leading regional markets....
DX Stories
The Covid-19 crisis has been transformative for governments and industry everywhere. At the core of their efforts – from providing...
Access Alert | Ecuador: A New Data Privacy Law Soon to be Called its Own
After the unanimous approval by the Ecuadorian National Assembly on May 10, the now former President Moreno signed the Ecuadorian...
Access Partnership and ISOC Event Highlights: Wi-Fi 6 Opportunities for Mexico
On Thursday 22nd April, Access Partnership and The Internet Society (ISOC) co-hosted the event “Wi-Fi 6: Prospects and Opportunities for...
Access Alert: AI in Brazil
As part of the Brazilian government’s effort to accelerate the country’s global strength in AI development, the Ministry of Science,...
Access Alert: Brazilian Data Protection Authority’s Regulatory Agenda Released
On 28 January 2021, Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) published its Regulatory Agenda for the 2021-2022 biennium. The regulatory...