Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais
LGPD
Brazil's comprehensive data protection law, heavily influenced by the GDPR. It establishes ten legal bases for processing, data subject rights, and a national data protection authority (ANPD) with enforcement powers. Applies to any organization processing personal data of individuals in Brazil, regardless of where the organization is based.
Official source is in Portuguese
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Marco Civil da Internet
Marco Civil
Brazil's "Internet Bill of Rights" establishing principles of net neutrality, privacy, and freedom of expression online. Imposes data retention, user notification, and due process requirements on internet service providers.
Official source is in Portuguese
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