Brazil: National Congress approves bill of General Law on Data Protection

Developed over the course of eight years, Brazil's first General Law on Data Protection (LGPD – Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais) is just a few days away from gaining life. Mere six weeks passed between approval by the House of Deputies (on May 29) and by the Senate (on July 11). Please find below our preliminary considerations regarding the upcoming law.

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