Brazil's General Data Protection Law, unifying 40+ rules into GDPR-inspired framework effective 2020, enforced by ANPD.

How does LGPD differ from GDPR?

10 processing bases vs. 6; mandatory DPO for all controllers; broader personal data scope, similar rights.

Does LGPD apply to foreign companies?

Yes, if processing Brazilian residents' data—global reach like GDPR.

Brazil's LGPD: 10 Legal Bases Trump GDPR's 6, But DPO Mandate Bites Harder

Over 212 million Brazilians online, all under LGPD's gaze since its 2018 passage. If you're GDPR-ready, you're mostly set—but don't sleep on the extras.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 4 min read

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LGPD mandates DPOs for all controllers, stricter than GDPR thresholds. 𝕏
10 lawful bases offer more flexibility than GDPR's 6. 𝕏
Global firms with Brazilian users must comply or face revenue-based fines. 𝕏

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