Brazil: Brazilian Data Protection Authority regulates the role of DPOs
On July 17, 2024, the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) published Resolution No. 18/2024 (Resolution), which regulates the role of personal Data Protection Officers (DPOs), created by Law No. 13.709 of August 14, 2018 (General Data Protection Law – LGPD). The new regulation defines the responsibilities of the data protection officer, establishes guidelines for the