European Union Disseminate Preliminary Version of Adaptation Decision

"On 05/05, the European Commission published the preliminary version of the future adequacy decision, aiming to recognize Brazil's level of personal data protection equivalent to that in EU legislation for international data transfers. This marks the final phase of the decision-making process within the EU, ensuring greater legal security and allowing free and secure data circulation between the two sides of the Atlantic." "Following this development, the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) works towards issuing an adequacy decision, recognizing the equivalence of the European legislation with Brazil's protection regime under the General Law on Personal Data Protection (LGPD)." "The proposed recognition of Brazil as a jurisdiction with equivalent data protection standards to those in the EU is expected to bring significant benefits for citizens and businesses, including increased confidence, stronger rights for individuals, simplified international operations, and enhanced competitiveness." "ANPD Director-President Waldemar Gonçalves highlights the importance of these negotiations, citing mutual interest in establishing harmonious legal and economic relationships and regulating data transfers efficiently between Brazil and the EU."