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6’Fernando Bousso is a renowned Brazilian lawyer specialized in Law and Technology, with an emphasis on data protection, media and entertainment, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies. He is currently Partner and VP of the Technology, Privacy and Data Protection, and Media and Entertainment practices at b/luz, where he leads strategic projects for national and multinational companies.
Portuguese and English
Fernando holds a Law degree from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie in São Paulo and two master’s degrees (LL.M.): one in Computer & Communications Law from Queen Mary University of London, and another in Privacy, Cybersecurity & Data Governance from Maastricht University.
He is certified as a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP), and also holds the following credentials from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP):
CIPP/E (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe)
CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager)
CDPO/BR (Certified Data Protection Officer – Brazil)
Fernando currently serves as one of the IAPP’s KnowledgeNet Chapter Co-Chairs in São Paulo, supporting the association’s local initiatives through events, networking, and awareness campaigns.
Fernando is consistently recognized for his technical and strategic expertise in technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence. He is ranked by Chambers and Partners and featured in the Lexology Legal Influencer Index as a recommended professional in technology and data protection.
He is an active member of the IAPP and the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), frequently participating in working groups and international forums on technology and regulation.
In academia and publishing, Fernando co-edited the book “Artificial Intelligence and Law” (Revista dos Tribunais Publishing, 2024), which analyzes the legal impacts of emerging technologies from a multidisciplinary perspective. He also contributes regularly with articles, legal opinions, and technical papers to national and international publications and lectures in courses and conferences on topics such as AI, data protection, and digital advertising.
He is recognized in several international rankings such as Chambers and Partners, Leaders League, and the Lexology Legal Influencer Index, among others.
Law degree from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
LL.M. in Computer & Communications Law from Queen Mary, University of London
LL.M. in Data Governance and Information Security from Maastricht University, Netherlands
Automotive and Mobility
Healthcare (Life Sciences)
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Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure
Law degree from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
LL.M. in Computer & Communications Law from Queen Mary, University of London
LL.M. in Data Governance and Information Security from Maastricht University, the Netherlands
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