The LGPD was created with the purpose of bringing more legal security, establishing clear rules for the processing of personal data in Brazil.
Applicable to all organizations, whether public or private, that handle data from Brazilian citizens, regardless of where they are located, the law requires companies in all sectors to adapt their data collection, storage and use processes . This includes both basic information, such as name and documents, as well as sensitive data, such as racial origin, religious beliefs and political preferences.
One of the pillars of the LGPD is consent. The collection and processing of personal data can only occur with the explicit authorization of the data subject, who must be informed about the purpose of the collection before providing their information.
Furthermore, the law guarantees citizens the right to request the croatia mobile database removal of their data , revoke previously given consent or transfer their information to another service provider.
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LGPD completes 4 years in force
To ensure the effectiveness of these standards, the LGPD provides for severe penalties in case of non-compliance, including fines of up to 2% of the organization's annual revenue, with a ceiling of R$50 million per violation.
This legislative rigor has encouraged companies of all sizes to adopt a more careful stance regarding the processing of personal data, establishing privacy policies, clear processes and implementing more solid cybersecurity measures.
Conflicts and complementarity with the Access to Information Law (LAI)
With the entry into force of the LGPD, questions arose about its interaction with the Access to Information Law (LAI) , whose main objective is to guarantee the transparency of public information.