Miriam is a Director at the Brazilian Data Protection Authority, ANPD. She holds a PhD degree in Communications and Cultural Policy and a Master degree in Public Law. She is a professional civil servant since 2007, with experience in senior positions in different public organizations, such as the national telecommunications regulator, the Ministry of Communications, and the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communication. She is also a Professor at the Law School of Instituto Brasiliense de Direito Público – IDP and guest lecturer on digital law and personal data protection at several other educational institutions.