The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) plays a fundamental role in the data protection regulatory landscape in Brazil, making it essential for data processing agents to be informed about its structure and functions.
To facilitate this understanding, b/luz provides its first Guide on the Administrative Process Trail, detailing:
- ANPD structure: This section explores the detailed composition of the ANPD. It offers insights into the specific functions of each body within the ANPD, such as the General Secretariat, the General Coordination of Institutional and International Relations, and the Internal Affairs Department, with explanations regarding each body’s responsibilities in the oversight and implementation of the General Data Protection Law (LGPD). Each section is crucial for understanding how the ANPD operates and how its various administrative units interact.
- Principles of the Administrative Process: This section outlines the core principles guiding the ANPD’s administrative process, including legality, officiality, motivation, publicity, reasonableness, Adversary system and full defense, and legal certainty. These principles are essential for comprehending how the ANPD manages its operations within the administrative process.
This Guide is essential for professionals aiming to enhance their knowledge of data protection regulations in Brazil. It not only improves understanding of the current regulatory structure but also prepares companies for challenges related to the administrative process.
