Brazil is the sixth country in the world that suffers most from data leakage. This is the result of a survey conducted by Surfshark, an online privacy and security company. From November to January 2021, the data of almost 25 million Brazilians were exposed as a result of cyberattacks or failures in the companies’ systems.

This is another statistic that proves the scenario of digital insecurity in Brazil. That is why the creation and entry into force of the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD) is so important, as it guarantees the right to privacy of Brazilian or foreign citizens who are in the country, in addition to imposing fines and sanctions on those responsible by data leakage.

The changes are drastic, but mandatory for all companies. The processing of personal data, from the collection, storage and sharing, must respect the principles of the LGPD, in addition to having a valid legal basis. Companies must also appoint a DPO (Data Protection Officer) to act as a supervisor and be responsible for maintaining compliance with data protection legislation.

Before the LGPD, digital security was not a priority for many companies. Now, having to adapt to the changes proposed by the law, many of them do not know where to start. Therefore, it may be more advantageous to rely on the help of an outsourced service provider, who has the expertise and experience necessary to ensure that companies act in compliance with the rules in force.