Brazilians mostly unaware of data protection regulations
Despite concerns over potential misuse and lack of trust, research has found consumers are not questioning corporate practices around personal data handling.
The survey carried out by Brazilian credit intelligence company Boa Vista with over 500 consumers between August and September 2020 suggests that over 70% of those polled do not know what the General Data Protection Regulations are.
The vast majority of the consumers polled (90%) feel their personal information is not protected appropriately by the companies requesting them, while 77% have expressed concerns over potential misuse of their data. Of the Brazilian consumers surveyed, 40% said they have been victims of fraud.
Source: Brazilians mostly unaware of data protection regulations | ZDNet
