Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD)

The Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD) is Portugal’s data protection authority, responsible for ensuring that personal data is collected, stored, and used in accordance with privacy laws, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It oversees compliance by organizations, handles complaints from individuals regarding data misuse, and promotes awareness about data protection rights. Essentially, the CNPD helps safeguard people's personal information and ensures that businesses handle data responsibly and transparently.