The European Data Protection Board adopted an opinion on the European Commission’s draft decision granting Brazil adequacy to engage in cross-border data transfers with the EU. In its opinion, the EDPB noted Brazil’s General Data Protection Law closely aligns with EU legislation and case law set by the Court of Justice of the European Union. “The EDPB welcomes the alignment between Brazil and Europe’s data protection frameworks,” EDPB Chair Anu Talus said in a statement. “This is a pivotal moment that will strengthen legal certainty for organisations and competent authorities transferring personal data from Europe to Brazil.” However, the EDPB also noted it wants to see additional clarification from the Commission regarding how Brazil’s LGPD governs data protection impact assessments and limitations on transparency in the areas of commercial and industrial secrecy.
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