Brazil: National Data Protection Authority investigation into Havan over alleged unauthorised exposure of personal data
Progress
Current status
under investigation
25 Jul 2025 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
Brazil
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
National Data Protection Authority issued interim ruling in investigation into Havan over alleged unlawful publication of videos of individuals accused of theft
On 25 July 2025, the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) issued a preventive measure under the General Personal Data Protection Law (LGPD) requiring the retailer Havan to temporarily suspend the publication of videos on social media …
Event type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority