Brazil: National Data Protection Authority inquiry into processing of biometric data
Progress
Current status
processing consultation
02 Jul 2025 processing consultation
02 Jun 2025 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Brazil
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
National Data Protection Authority closes consultation as part of its inquiry into processing of biometric data
On 2 July 2025, the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) closes the consultation as part of its inquiry into the processing of biometric data. The inquiry is part of item 5 on the ANPD's Regulatory Agenda for the 2025/2026 biennium an…
SourceEvent type
inquiry
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
National Data Protection Authority opened consultation as part of its inquiry into processing of biometric data
On 2 June 2025, the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) opened a consultation as part of its inquiry into the processing of biometric data, until 2 July 2025. The inquiry is part of item 5 on the ANPD's Regulatory Agenda for the 2025…
SourceEvent type
inquiry
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority