Description
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…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2018-05-29
under deliberation
2018-08-14
adopted
2020-09-18
in grace period