This Monday, January 26, Brazil and the European Union announced the mutual recognition of the adequacy of their respective levels of personal data protection, confirming that the Brazilian Data Protection Act (LGPD) and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) offer equivalent safeguards. This coordinated decision enables the free and simplified flow of personal data between the two jurisdictions, eliminating the need for additional transfer mechanisms.

The adequacy recognition ensures that Brazilian citizens’ personal data, when transferred to EU countries, will receive the same level of protection afforded to Europeans, including strict rules, effective oversight, and redress mechanisms in cases of misuse.

It significantly reduces bureaucracy and compliance costs for companies operating across Brazil and the EU. Data transfers will no longer require Standard Contractual Clauses or other legal instruments, streamlining cross border operations and accelerating digital business strategies.

Economically, the decision expands access to the EU’s large consumer and innovation markets, strengthening Brazil’s position in global data governance and supporting key sectors such as technology, e-commerce, finance, and research.

The decision is effective immediately. Companies conducting EU-Brazil data transfers must follow the situation closely and adapt their processes.

Our team has been assisting clients in compliance with privacy and data protection legislation and is closely monitoring all developments in this matter. For further information, e-mail us at info@lickslegal.com.