The Role of the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) under Brazil’s New Data Protection Law (LGPD)

This is the second paper of the special Joint-Project “Effective Implementation and Regulation Under the New Brazilian Data Protection Law (LGPD)”, by CIPL and CEDIS/IDP.

This project aims to:

• Facilitate information-sharing about the LGPD
• Inform and advance constructive, forward-thinking and consistent LGPD implementation
• Enable the sharing of industry experience and best practices
• Promote effective regulatory strategies concerning the LGPD

This paper discusses the following issues: the following issues:

• Why an effective national DPA is essential for the success of the LGPD and Brazil’s digital economy
• The ANPD’s specific responsibilities and tasks under the LGPD
• Staffing and resourcing the ANPD, including the necessary professional backgrounds and profiles that must be represented within the ANPD members and staff
• Considerations and principles for effective oversight and regulation and constructive engagement with the regulated organizations

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