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LGPD
LGPD, or Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados, is Brazil's general data protection law that governs how personal data is collected, processed, and stored by organizations. It aims to protect the privacy rights of individuals.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) is Brazil's comprehensive federal data protection legal framework, enacted to regulate the processing of personal data by public and private entities, guaranteeing data subjects' rights and establishing strict compliance obligations regarding data collection, storage, and sharing, often compared to the European Union's GDPR.
SYNONYMS & ALIASES
- Brazilian GDPR
- Brazil Data Protection Law
- Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados
USAGE NOTE
Organizations operating in Brazil or handling personal data of Brazilian citizens must ensure LGPD compliance to avoid significant penalties and legal repercussions.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to LGPD.
OneTrust provides a comprehensive privacy management software platform that helps organizations comply with global data privacy regulations, including LGPD, offering solutions for consent management, data mapping, incident response, and privacy impact assessments.
TrustArc offers privacy compliance solutions, including privacy program management, data inventory and mapping, and consent and preference management, which are essential for adherence to regulations like LGPD.
IBM provides a suite of security, data governance, and risk management solutions that help businesses address LGPD compliance requirements, including data protection, data loss prevention, and identity and access management.
Microsoft offers various tools and services within its cloud platforms (Azure, Microsoft 365) designed to help organizations meet data privacy regulations like LGPD, including data governance, e-discovery, and advanced data protection features.
SAP provides enterprise resource planning (ERP) and GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) solutions that help organizations manage data, ensure security, and comply with data protection laws such as LGPD, particularly for businesses operating in Brazil.
Oracle delivers database technologies, cloud services, and enterprise applications with robust security and compliance features, aiding companies in managing and protecting personal data to comply with LGPD requirements.
Varonis specializes in data security and analytics, helping organizations protect their sensitive data from insider threats and cyberattacks. Its platform assists with identifying, classifying, and securing personal data crucial for LGPD compliance.
Proofpoint focuses on email and cloud security, data loss prevention (DLP), and compliance, offering solutions that help organizations protect sensitive information and meet regulatory obligations like LGPD.