EDPB Issues Opinion on EU-Brazil Data Protection Adequacy Decision
The EDPB supports the EU-Brazil data adequacy decision but requests clarifications on DPIAs, transparency, law enforcement data use, and national security definitions.
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EU starts GDPR adequacy process with Brazil to enable secure cross-border data flows
The EU has started the process for a GDPR adequacy decision with Brazil, enabling secure cross-border data flows if safeguards, oversight and remedies meet EU standards.
São Paulo court bans facial recognition cameras in metro
In a win for privacy, the Court of Justice of São Paulo blocks facial recognition on a public transport route.
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.
Brazilian Senate throws out delay to new data protection law
In a surprise move, the Brazilian Senate on Wednesday rolled back a planned Presidential postponement of Brazil’s new data protection […]
São Paulo subway facial recognition system slammed over user data security and privacy
A new surveillance system is deemed “inefficient and dangerous” as it fails to protect the personal information of 4 million […]
A Landmark Ruling in Brazil: Paving the Way for Considering Data Protection as an Autonomous Fundamental Right
A historic ruling of the Brazilian Supreme Court from May 07, 2020 describes the right to data protection as an […]
Brazil Senate Approves Bill Delaying LGPD Enforcement
The Brazil Senate unanimously approved a bill today that would delay implementation of the Brazil General Law for Data Protection, […]
Brazil fines Facebook $1.6 million over improper data sharing
Brazil announced that it had fined Facebook $1.6 million over improperly sharing user data with Cambridge Analytica. In issuing the […]
Brazil Investigates Google For Alleged Privacy Breach
The Ministry of Justice, through its Consumer Affairs Department, filed an administrative proceeding against the Google subsidiary in Brazil after […]
GDPR Spurring Legal Reforms in South America With New Legislation in Brazil
The impact of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) extends far beyond an organization’s European operations. On Aug. 14, 2018, […]
Brazil’s Senate Passes General Data Protection Law
On July 10, 2018, Brazil’s Federal Senate approved a Data Protection Bill of Law. The bill, inspired by the EU […]
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