Brazil: National Data Protection Authority evaluation of adequacy of Whatsapp's Privacy Policy
Progress
Current status
in force
11 Nov 2025 in force
06 May 2022 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Brazil
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
messaging service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
National Data Protection Authority ordered an audit and transparency plan following a review of WhatsApp and Meta's data sharing practices
On 11 November 2025, the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) concluded its assessment of personal data sharing between WhatsApp and Meta, initiated after the 2021 update to WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy. The ANPD found that data is shared under tw…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
ANDP issues evaluation of Whatsapp Privacy Policy
On 6 May 2022, the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANDP) issued a "Technical Note" on the privacy standards of messenger application Whatsapp LLC and its respective tools Whatsapp, Whatsapp for Business, and Whatsapp for Business - API. The aim…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority