Brazil’s LGPD unifies the country’s many data privacy rules into a single law modeled closely on the EU’s GDPR. Effective since 2020 and enforced starting August 2021, it applies to any organization that does business in Brazil or processes data belonging to individuals in Brazil, even if the company is based elsewhere. LGPD establishes strict requirements for handling personal data, aiming to strengthen privacy rights and accountability. Because applicability varies by organization, businesses should consult legal experts to ensure proper compliance and understand their specific obligations under the law.

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