According to the IBM Cost of a Data Breach 2025 report, Brazil ranks among the ten countries most affected by data breaches worldwide.
The study shows that the average cost of a security incident reached R$ 7.19 million per company, considering sanctions, downtime, and reputational damage.
According to Andrea Melo, an information security expert, the most common failures occur due to human and technical vulnerabilities — many of which could be avoided through preventive governance policies and continuous training.
“The exposure of confidential data jeopardizes a company’s credibility and undermines market trust. It’s damage that goes beyond financial loss,” says the specialist.
The main factors that amplify data breaches include:
- Lack of knowledge about data protection best practices;
- Misuse of internal access;
- Vulnerabilities in systems and applications;
- Absence of incident response plans and active monitoring.
The impact is even more critical for companies handling sensitive data, which are subject to penalties under Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD) and contractual sanctions.
Investing in cybersecurity and data governance is, therefore, an essential measure for business sustainability and continuity.
Best practices include:
- Training and raising team awareness about digital security;
- Defining roles and responsibilities for data processing;
- Monitoring and reviewing internal access;
- Implementing preventive technical and administrative controls;
- Adopting tools and incident response plans.
Prevention costs less than remediation.
Companies that view data protection as an investment reap long-term benefits in trust, reputation, and competitiveness.
PDK Advogados assists companies with data governance programs, LGPD compliance, and corporate security, helping to create effective policies and ensure adherence to legal standards.
