European Union: European Data Protection Board adopted opinion on Commission draft implementing decision on adequate protection of personal data by Brazil

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European Data Protection Board adopted opinion on Commission draft implementing decision on adequate protection of personal data by Brazil

On 4 November 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted Opinion 28/2025 regarding the European Commission draft implementing decision on Brazil’s adequacy. The opinion notes that Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD), related pre…

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
data protection authority

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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…