Why shouldn't the LGPD be viewed only from a legal point of view?

When it comes to the General Data Protection Law (LGPD), the first impression is that it is an exclusively legal issue, something for lawyers and legal departments to handle. However, the reality is quite different: the LGPD permeates several areas within organizations, directly impacting their operations, culture, and relationships with customers and partners.

While legal understanding is essential for compliance with the LGPD, data protection requires an interdisciplinary approach, with specialists able to map internal processes, implement solutions, and ensure that all company practices comply with new requirements. Therefore, to say that only lawyers can conduct this adjustment is a big misconception.

After all, why shouldn't the LGPD be viewed only from a legal perspective?

Because this legislation requires much more than complying with rules and regulations. It requires a change of mentality in companies, which involves the creation of processes, the development of a new organizational culture, and the adoption of practices that prioritize transparency and the protection of personal data.

First of all, it must be understood that the LGPD's main purpose is to ensure that people have control over their information. This means that any company that deals with personal data must respect the owner's wishes, ensuring that they know how their information will be collected, used, and stored. And that's not something that can be handled by just one legal department.
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Impact on organizational culture

Data protection must be viewed as a responsibility of everyone, from executives to operational employees. This culture change requires training and the creation of internal policies that reinforce the importance of privacy and information security.

Companies that still see the LGPD solely as a legal obligation risk neglecting fundamental aspects of compliance. The role of education and awareness is essential to ensure that all employees understand the risks and the importance of protecting customer and partner data.

Digital transformation and compliance with the LGPD

Another important point is that the LGPD is also closely linked to the digital transformation of companies. With the advancement of technologies, the volume of data generated and stored grew exponentially, which increases the need for more effective management of this information. Companies that invest in digital innovation need to ensure that their practices are aligned with the principles of the LGPD, adopting tools that protect data and allow the automation of control over the information collected.

Technology plays an important role in complying with the LGPD, providing data management tools, consent automation, and suspicious activity monitoring to ensure that processes comply with the law. In this sense, the IT area has a great responsibility to ensure the security and integrity of the information.

Engagement and transparency

The LGPD also directly impacts the relationship with customers. Transparency in data processing is one of the pillars of legislation, and companies that do not adopt clear and accessible practices to inform how they collect and use information risk losing consumer trust.

Trust is, without a doubt, one of the most valuable assets of any organization. Companies that stand out in the market are those that are able to build a solid relationship with their clients, based on transparency and respect. Compliance with the LGPD is a way of demonstrating this respect, offering consumers control over their own data and ensuring that it is protected.

Finally, the LGPD requires active involvement from all areas, ensuring the implementation of processes that protect personal data. By integrating data protection into all its operations, the company complies with the law and also strengthens its position in the market, building relationships of trust with its customers and partners.

It's time to rethink how your organization views data protection. Do you want to better understand how to implement these changes?

Talk to one of our advisors and discover how Vennx can help your business adapt to the data protection and security landscape.

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