Public Appeal

Law 195/2024 regarding the protection of personal data and the mechanisms for implementing this normative act continues to be accompanied by manipulative messages and information circulated through various methods, which mislead public opinion by suggesting that the law's entry into force would immediately impose significant fines. The National Center for Personal Data Protection (CNPDCP) emphasizes that such approaches create unnecessary confusion and concern among society and data operators. Public information must be accurate, balanced, and not turn legal provisions into messages intended to scare or alarm society, such as large fines or sanctions for any violation, up to 2,000,000 MDL. While some companies or individuals may seek to turn the new legal provisions into methods of attracting financial gains through data protection consulting services, advertising these services should not create panic or mislead society. The law also provides corrective measures and warnings, and any sanctions will be preceded by a clear determination of the fine amount based on a gradual mechanism and specific criteria, considering the circumstances of each case. Furthermore, according to Law 195/2024, from the moment it enters into force, a percentage of the final monetary penalty will be applied: 10% in the first year, 40% in the second year, and 100% in the third year.