LGPD
LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) is Brazil's comprehensive data protection law, enacted in 2018 and effective from 2020, which regulates the processing of personal data of individuals in Brazil. It establishes principles, rights, and obligations for organizations handling personal data, aiming to protect privacy and ensure transparency. The law applies to any organization, regardless of location, that processes data of individuals in Brazil or offers goods/services to the Brazilian market.
Developers should learn LGPD when building or maintaining systems that handle personal data of Brazilian users, such as e-commerce platforms, healthcare apps, or financial services, to ensure legal compliance and avoid penalties. It is crucial for implementing privacy-by-design principles, data security measures, and user consent mechanisms in software development, particularly for companies operating in or targeting the Brazilian market.