Severity: Low Guidance BR
ANPD launches Guidance Guide on Legitimate Interest
Original title: ANPD lança Guia Orientativo sobre Legítimo Interesse
- Published
- Source: gov.br
- Effective
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- Deadline
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Why it matters
The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) launched a Guidance Guide on Legitimate Interest that provides guidance on the interpretation and practical application of this legal basis. The guide aims to assist organizations in understanding and correctly implementing legitimate interest as a legal foundation for processing personal data, as established by the General Data Protection Law (LGPD).
What changed
- ANPD publishes new Guidance Guide specifically focused on the legal basis of legitimate interest, providing official interpretation and practical guidance for its application
- The guide offers directions on how organizations should evaluate and document legitimate interest to justify processing personal data
- The guidance covers the criteria and procedures for correct implementation of this legal basis in compliance with the LGPD
Who is affected
Organizations in Brazil that process personal data and need to use legitimate interest as a legal basis; data protection and compliance professionals.
What to do
AI-assisted summary of the official document; the official text prevails. Not legal advice.