THE GENERAL DATA PROTECTION LAW AND ITS APPLICATION IN COMBATING CYBER CRIMES: CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

This work aims to analyze the applicability of the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) in preventing cybercrimes. In view of technological advances in information technology and digital media, it has become necessary to protect the rights inherent to data protection in a more particular way. In this new scenario, personal data begins to have great economic value in contemporary society, as well as acquiring political-social functions, it will be demonstrated how the law can help prevent this crime, and its possible impacts on data protection and privacy. Cybercrimes involve the use of digital technologies and/or data to obtain an undue advantage. The LGPD aims to regulate the processing of personal data, protecting those who hold it for personal and/or commercial use. Through a historical analysis, it was possible to observe that, in Brazil, legislation is still deficient in terms of preventing these crimes. Given the approaches, the aim is to understand how the law has become an increasingly necessary tool in preventing crimes occurring in the virtual environment with the applicability of the LGPD. Finally, discussions were held relevant to the advancement of this valuable legislation, due to the advancement it brought, from the perspective of security and prevention of cybercrimes. It is possible to conclude that the LGPD is essential to guarantee the privacy and security of personal data, the prevention of illicit acts and the fight against cybercrimes.