Severity: Low Guidance BR

ANPD launches Guiding Document on Personal Data Processing for Academic Purposes

Original title: ANPD lança Guia Orientativo sobre Tratamento de Dados Pessoais para Fins Acadêmicos

Published
Source: gov.br
Effective
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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 ANPD launched a guiding document with recommendations and best practices for personal data processing for academic purposes, studies and research. The document provides practical guidance to research institutions, universities and researchers on how to comply with the General Data Protection Law when conducting academic and scientific activities.

What changed

  • ANPD makes available new guiding document specifically directed to academic activities, research and studies involving personal data
  • Document presents practical recommendations and best practices for LGPD compliance in the context of scientific and academic research

Who is affected

Academic institutions, universities, research centers and researchers who collect and process personal data for research purposes and academic activities

What to do

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