Protecting data means protecting the trust of everyone who engages with your company. Clients, employees and business partners expect the information they share to be handled carefully and responsibly. TAGD Advogados helps businesses build practical personal-data-protection programs, from data mapping and data-flow analysis to impact assessments and privacy policies. We begin by understanding how your company collects, uses and stores information, and then design controls proportionate to the risk of each processing activity. We negotiate contractual amendments that strengthen protection and work closely with IT teams and information-security partners. We also prepare organizations to respond to regulatory inspections, data-subject requests and incidents, using clear language and practical steps. The result is a sustainable LGPD compliance program that protects the company’s reputation and turns privacy into a competitive advantage rather than merely a legal obligation.

Q: What is the LGPD, and to whom does it apply?

A: The LGPD (Law No. 13.709/2018) regulates the processing of personal data in Brazil. It applies to virtually any company or person that collects, uses or stores individuals’ data, regardless of size or industry.

Q: Does my company need a Data Protection Officer (DPO)?

A: In most cases, yes. The DPO serves as the point of contact between the company, data subjects and the ANPD. TAGD helps determine who should perform this role and structure the officer’s responsibilities.

Q: How long does it take to bring a company into compliance with the LGPD?

A: It depends on the company’s size and the volume of data processed. Following the initial mapping exercise, we present a realistic timetable that prioritizes the highest-risk areas to deliver results from the first few weeks.

Q: What should be done in the event of a security incident or data breach?

A: Prompt action is essential: contain the incident, assess the risks and, where required, notify the ANPD and affected data subjects. A prepared response plan limits harm and demonstrates good faith. TAGD provides guidance at every stage of this process.

Q: What sanctions does the LGPD provide for?

A: The LGPD provides for warnings, fines of up to 2% of revenue (capped at R$ 50 million per violation), and the blocking or deletion of data, among other measures. In addition to regulatory penalties, companies face reputational harm, which is often the most costly consequence.

Q: Must every company comply with the LGPD?

A: Yes. Whenever a company processes the personal data of clients, employees, suppliers or users, even in simple operations, it must comply with the applicable legislation.

Q: What are the first steps in a data-protection project?

A: Data mapping, identification of lawful bases for processing, risk assessment, internal policies, contracts, and the definition of technical and organizational measures appropriate to the business.

Q: How does data protection reduce corporate risk?

A: It improves governance, reduces incidents, strengthens contracts and helps avoid sanctions, reputational harm and failures in relationships with data subjects and business partners.