Blog: LatAm Privacy Laws
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Argentina's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
Argentina's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) is the country's main data privacy law. Enacted in October 2000, the Argentina PDPA sets out rules to guide how applicable organizations handle the personal data of Argentina's residents. In this article, we'll examine Argentina's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), looking at who it applies...
Brazil's LGPD: Everything You Need to Know
Brazil's data protection law, Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), is finally here. The LGPD is a long and detailed law that will significantly impact day-to-day business in Brazil. Among other provisions, the law sets out: Sets out guiding principles for processing personal data Provides consumers with a set of rights over...
Brazil's LGPD vs. the GDPR
Brazil's new privacy law, Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), and the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) look pretty similar. In fact, they are practically identical in many places. However, there are a few important differences between the two laws. If you're more familiar with one than the other,...