Severity: Low Guidance BR

ANPD publishes statement on processing of personal data of children and adolescents

Original title: ANPD divulga enunciado sobre o tratamento de dados pessoais de crianças e adolescentes

Published
Source: gov.br
Effective
Not stated
Deadline
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Framework: LGPD
Lei nº 13.709/2018 as amended by Lei nº 15.352/2026 source

Why it matters

The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) published an interpretive statement on the processing of personal data of children and adolescents. The statement establishes standardized criteria for applying legal grounds that legitimize processing of minor's data, providing guidance to organizations on how to comply with LGPD in this specific context. This facilitates compliance and reduces interpretive uncertainties in the sector.

What changed

  • ANPD publishes interpretive statement on legal grounds for processing personal data of children and adolescents, establishing standardized and uniform interpretation on the topic.

Who is affected

Organizations that process personal data of children and adolescents in Brazil; data operators and controllers subject to LGPD.

What to do

AI-assisted summary of the official document; the official text prevails. Not legal advice.