The General Data Protection Law and the Challenges of Compliance in the Third Sector: An Analysis of Impacts and Alternatives

Abstract

This article examines the implementation of the General Data Protection Law (GDPL) within the Third Sector and explores the challenges faced by organizations in achieving compliance. The objective is to analyze the applicability and effects of the GDPLwithin this sector and identify potential solutions and alternatives. The article employs a qualitative approach, utilizing a literature review methodology to gather information from academic articles, legal doctrines, and relevant publications. The historical and legislative background of data protection and privacy is first discussed, both from an international (European) perspective and its subsequent evolution in the Brazilian legal framework. The study then delves into an in-depth theoretical analysis of the key provisions of the GDPL to provide a comprehensive understanding of its impacts and contributions. The main focus of the study is on identifying the significant challenges that Third Sector entities encounter during the process of GDPL compliance and proposing effective strategies and approaches to address them. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of compliance with the GDPL to avoid penalties, liabilities, and potential economic repercussions for Third Sector organizations, given the influence that compliance has on their partnerships and collaborations.