MODULE CONTENT
This module introduces the fundamental principles of personal data protection under the LGPD (General Data Protection Act). It covers key concepts such as transparency, purpose and adequacy of data, the need to collect only relevant information, as well as the importance of data security and organizational responsibility. Participants will understand how to apply these principles to ensure compliant data processing.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The fundamental principles of data protection under the LGPD
The protection of personal data is governed by a set of essential principles, at the heart of the LGPD, which frame all stages of data processing. The first principle is transparency, which requires data to be collected lawfully, fairly and in a way that is comprehensible to data subjects. Individuals must know how their data will be used.
Next, the principle of purpose stipulates that data must be collected solely for specific, explicit and legitimate purposes. It must also be adequate and necessary, i.e. limited to information that is strictly essential for the defined purpose.
Data accuracy is also crucial: information must be kept up to date, and corrected or deleted as soon as it becomes obsolete or inaccurate. As for retention periods, data should only be stored for as long as is necessary for its processing, and deleted once its purpose has been achieved, unless a legal obligation requires its retention.
Individuals must have free access to their data, enabling them to verify and correct information held by an organization. Furthermore, the principle of non-discrimination prohibits the use of data for unlawful discrimination.
Finally, data security is paramount. Companies must ensure that adequate measures are in place to protect data against unauthorized access, leakage or accidental destruction. The principle of accountability commits organizations to proving their compliance with data protection rules, by adopting appropriate measures and being accountable for their management of personal information.
Implementing these principles not only ensures organizations' legal compliance, but also contributes to building users' trust and protecting their privacy in an ever-changing digital world.
