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European Commission launched procedure on adequacy decision for personal data transfers with Brazil

On 5 September 2025, the European Commission launched the procedure towards the adoption of an adequacy decision with the Federative Republic of Brazil, determining that Brazil ensures an adequate level of protection for personal data that is essent…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-09-05
under deliberation

On 5 September 2025, the European Commission launched the procedure towards the adoption of an adeq…

2025-11-04
under deliberation

On 4 November 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted Opinion 28/2025 regarding the…

2026-01-26
adopted

On 26 January 2026, the European Commission adopted an implementing decision recognising that Brazi…

2026-01-28
in force

On 28 January 2026, the European Commission’s implementing decision recognising that Brazil ensures…