Data protection in the digital era: an analysis in light of the Brazilian Federal Constitution and the General Data Protection Law

Abstract

The evolution of technology has led to the massive use of the internet in the “digital age” in which we live and daily we are bombarded with information from different sources. Concerning the benefits brought by digital evolution, challenges related to the protection of personal data have arisen considering that it is very difficult to control, monitor and manage data on the internet due to the enormous volume that is generated at all times. Personal information is collected and required at all times by various platforms and services. This present work aims to address this issue of data protection in the digital era in light of the Brazilian Federal Constitution and the General Law for the Protection of Personal Data since our legal system guarantees the right to intimacy and the protection of private life. Personal data is sensitive and must therefore be treated with great responsibility by everyone involved in the processing of this information. The study used qualitative methods, with bibliographic research in legal sources and analysis of legislation relevant to the topic discussed.