Statutes
Brazilian Civil Code of 2002
Introduction The Brazilian Civil Code (Código Civil, Law 10.406/2002) is the primary codification of private law in Brazil, replacing the 1916 Civil Code. Enacted after 27 years of drafting and …
Brazilian Consumer Protection Code of 1990
Introduction The Consumer Protection Code (Código de Defesa do Consumidor, CDC, Law 8.078/1990) is one of the most advanced consumer protection laws in the world. Enacted pursuant to Article 5, XXXII …
Brazilian Penal Code of 1940
Introduction The Brazilian Penal Code (Código Penal, Decree-Law 2.848/1940) is the primary codification of criminal law in Brazil. Enacted on December 7, 1940, and effective from January 1, 1942, it …
General Data Protection Law of 2018 (LGPD)
Introduction The General Data Protection Law (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais, LGPD, Law 13.709/2018) is Brazil’s comprehensive data protection framework. Approved on August 14, 2018, …
Marco Civil da Internet of 2014
Introduction The Marco Civil da Internet (Law 12.965/2014) is Brazil’s internet regulatory framework, often described as the Internet Constitution or Internet Bill of Rights. Enacted on April …