Brazil: Introduction of constitutional reform to qualify data protection as constitutional right
Description
Introduction of constitutional reform to qualify data protection as constitutional right
The proposal for constitutional reform (PEC 17/19) is introduced, aiming to qualify as constitutional the right to data protection, leading to only the federal government being able to legislate on data protection.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection 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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2019-07-03
under deliberation
2021-08-31
under deliberation
2021-10-20
under deliberation
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Any
Economic activity
cross-cutting
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
personal data (all forms): data processing
Regulatory tool
Data storage/retention obligation
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1
personal data (all forms): storage (any form)
Regulatory tool
Data storage/retention obligation
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1
personal data (all forms): data collection
Regulatory tool
Data storage/retention obligation
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1