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Timeline of events
Implemented General Data Protection Law (LGPD) including data transfer regulations
After an initial grace period, the Brazilian data protection law (Lei N° 13.709) is fully implemented and can be enforced by the Brazilian courts and responsible agencies, with the possibility to apply the penalties contained in the law. The Law uni…
Entry into force with grace period of General Data Protection Law (LGPD) including data transfer regulations
The comprehensive Brazilian data protection law (Lei N° 13.709) enters into force with a grace period. The Law unifies over 40 different statutes governing personal data protection and establishes the National Data Protection Authority as the main …
Adopted General Data Protection Law (LGPD) including data transfer regulations
The Brazilian data protection law (Lei N° 13.709) is adopted by the Brazilian Parliament. The Law unifies over 40 different statutes governing personal data protection and establishes the National Data Protection Authority as the main enforcer. More…
Introduced General Data Protection Law (LGPD) including data transfer regulations
On 29 May 2018, the comprehensive Brazilian data protection law is introduced to the parliament. The Law unifies over 40 different statutes governing personal data protection and establishes the National Data Protection Authority as the main enforce…