Law in the digital age: Nicole Fortunato reflects on the challenges of tech regulation

Nicole Fortunato, managing associate at Morais Leitão, was interviewed by Digital Inside as part of the series "À conversa com…", where she shared her perspective on the key legal challenges posed by accelerating technological change. The interview highlights her view on the role of regulation, the relationship between the public and private sectors, and the emerging issues shaping the future of digital law.

With a career focused on the intersection between innovation and legal practice, Nicole Fortunato argues that the legal framework must evolve with technological advancements, guided by flexibility and strategic foresight. Rather than a constraint, regulation can offer an opportunity to create new business models, particularly in areas such as Web3, artificial intelligence and smart contracts.

The interview also emphasises the importance of collaboration between companies and public authorities, as well as the need for regulatory approaches that safeguard fundamental rights, such as privacy, without hindering innovation.

Read the full interview here [available only in Portuguese].