Global Data Privacy Bridging
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Services for International Companies Operating in Brazil or Targetting its customers
Ensure LGPD compliance and protect your brand while expanding into the Brazilian market
What is the LGPD and Why It Matters
The “Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais” (LGPD) is Brazil’s national data protection law, inspired by global frameworks like the GDPR (EU) and CPRA (California). In force since 2020, the LGPD governs the collection, use, sharing, and storage of personal data in Brazil and applies not only to Brazilian companies, but also to foreign companies offering products or services to individuals in Brazil—even without a physical presence in the country.
For international organizations expanding into Brazil, LGPD compliance is not optional—it’s a regulatory and reputational imperative. The law requires transparency, clear legal bases for processing, and the appointment of a local Data Protection Officer (DPO), among other responsibilities.
Bridging LGPD with GDPR, CPRA and other global laws and regulations
The LGPD shares core principles with the GDPR and CPRA, such as data subject rights, data minimization, and accountability. However, there are important local differences—including language requirements, specific roles like the Encarregado, and engagement with Brazil’s national authority (ANPD). Organizations already compliant with GDPR or CPRA will find a solid foundation, but adaptation is essential.
At Macher Tecnologia, we help bridge these frameworks, aligning global compliance programs with Brazilian regulatory expectations—ensuring seamless operations, cultural alignment, and risk mitigation.
Bridging Global Initiatives & Building Privacy Culture
Cybersecurity Advisory Aligned with LGPD
We help ensure strategic alignment between your global and local privacy programs, offering:
- Internal communications and localized privacy documentation
- Dissemination of global privacy directives to Brazilian staff and vendors
- Customized cross-training programs between headquarters and Brazilian teams
- Privacy-by-Design and Security-by-Design workshops
- Shadow IT, Shadow AI and third-party risk assessments
- International data transfers assessments and compliance (e.g. SCCs, BCRs)
Our multidisciplinary team includes lawyers (partner offices), cybersecurity specialists, cybesecurity third-party solutions, project managers, and data privacy experts, ensuring a holistic and business-driven approach to privacy and compliance.
Beyond privacy, we also support your cybersecurity posture to meet LGPD’s technical and organizational safeguards requirements. Our experts can:
- Review and localize your existing controls (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2, etc.)
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans
- Implement global software solutions to support local & global postures
- Implement monitoring, including expanding your SOC/NOC teams
- Establish breach response protocols with Brazilian context
- Support third-party risk governance in the Brazilian supply chain
- Support the relationship with local customers, during due dilligence processes for acquiring your products and services
Your Brazilian Data Protection Officer (DPO)
DPO-as-a-Service – Full time or part time
Under the LGPD, companies must designate a local DPO (Data Protection Officer). Macher Tecnologia can act as your Brazilian DPO, assuming the execution for:
- Representing your company in data privacy matters with local authorities and data subjects
- Handling data subject access requests (DSARs)
- Managing privacy incidents and coordinating with the ANPD (National Data Protection Authority)
- Advising on local interpretations and risk management
- Supporting your legal, security, and product teams with hands-on guidance
- Train and Educate your local team
Flexible DPO-as-a-Service Plans Starting from 4 Hours per Month
Our plans are designed to scale with your operation. Whether you need a light-touch local representative or a full-blown partner for data governance and cybersecurity, we can tailor our services:
- DPO-as-a-Service from 4 hours/month
- Cross-border data transfer assessments
- Technical and Operational Measures assessments
- Continuous support for global privacy and infosec teams
- Continuous support for your Sales and Marketing teams
- Proactive engagement—not just document producers
