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UK and Brazil continue dialogue on international data transfers

The two countries aim to support the free flow of data while maintaining high standards of personal data protection.

The UK and Brazil will continue discussions on possible arrangements for international data transfers. Each country will decide independently on any future arrangements under its own laws and procedures.

Author: Робот Source: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport of the United Kingdom

Illustration of digital data exchange beside the flags of the United Kingdom and Brazil
The UK and Brazil are discussing possible arrangements for cross-border data transfers. Illustrative photo. Photo: Hartmann, Caroline; Wingert, Juliana M.; Angrizani, Rafael C.; Malabarba, Luiz R. (authors of the source article; individual figure creator not specified) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

The United Kingdom and Brazil are holding a dialogue on possible arrangements for international data transfers. The discussions involve the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority, ANPD.

The countries reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting the free flow of data while maintaining high standards of personal data protection. They said trusted cross-border data flows support economic growth, innovation, public services, scientific research and international cooperation.

Both sides welcomed progress in their assessments and ongoing discussions, and agreed to continue technical engagement in the coming months. Each country will determine any future arrangements independently and in line with its own legal requirements and procedures.

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Waldemar Gonçalves Ortunho Junior, Director-President of Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority, said the dialogue reflected the importance of protecting personal data in international transfers while supporting innovation, economic development and scientific cooperation.

Stephanie Peacock, Minister of State at the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, said cooperation with Brazil builds on trade and investment ties and long-standing research links between institutions in the two countries.

The discussions are taking place alongside both countries’ participation in international data protection forums. The UK and Brazil said they would continue their engagement as they consider future data transfer arrangements.

Source: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport of the United Kingdom

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