Draft adequacy decision for Brazil: EDPB adopts opinion
Draft adequacy decision for Brazil: EDPB adopts opinion
05 November 2025
During its latest plenary, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted anopinion on the European Commission’s draft decision on the adequate level of protection of personal data in Brazil. Once adopted, the decision will ensure that personal data can flow freely from Europe to Brazil and that individuals can retain control over their data.
In its opinion, requested by the Commission, the EDPB assesses whether the Brazilian data protection framework and the rules on government access to personal data transferred from Europe provide safeguards essentially equivalent to the ones in EU legislation. The Board positively notes the close alignment with EU legislation and the case law of the Court of Justice of the EU. The EDPB also examines whether the safeguards provided under the legal framework in Brazil are in place and effective.
“The EDPB welcomes the alignment between Brazil and Europe’s data protection frameworks. This is a pivotal moment that will strengthen legal certainty for organisations and competent authorities transferring personal data from Europe to Brazil.
We call on the European Commission to address a few remaining points to ensure the effective protection of individuals’ fundamental rights,” said the EDPB Chair, Anu Talus
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