Cibersegurança e responsabilidade das empresas frente a vazamento de dados

With the expansion of technology and the digitalization of business activities, many advances have emerged, but so have the risks related to the security and privacy of personal data. In Brazil, the 2021 mega-breach, which affected millions of citizens, highlighted the fragility of personal information and the need for more effective protection mechanisms. In this context, this paper analyzes the civil liability of companies in situations involving security failures and data breaches, with emphasis on the application of the General Data Protection Law (LGPD). It also examines the relationship between the LGPD and the Consumer Defense Code, as well as the supervisory role of the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD). The study seeks to understand the challenges involved in making data protection effective and in holding organizations accountable.