Some thoughts about the Intersection between Data Protection and Competition Law: A View from Brazil

Abstract

This article presents some thoughts about the relationship between Data Protection and Competition Law—focusing on the implementation of the New Brazilian Data Protection Law (LGPD). The Digital Era, the Digital Economy, and the Data-Driven Market (although they present different definitions, they are all concepts that have a strong connection between their meanings) are significantly changing a variety of aspects in our lives. In terms of legal consequences, the Digital Era has created a new, unique and specialized field (Data Protection). Although Data Protection is affecting Competition Law, as well as other fields of law, it is always important to have in mind its purposes and goals in order to not merge what should not be merged.