In response to a request from councilor Fabio Camargo, the technical area of the TCE-PR (Court of Accounts of Paraná) assessed the legislative proposal 163/2026, which aims to amend the state law 22.188/2024. This proposal has raised red flags as it does not provide adequate guarantees for the protection of personal data that would be managed by the buyer of Celepar (Paraná Technology and Communication Company). As data security is a pressing issue, especially under the LGPD (General Data Protection Law), this evaluation highlights the potential risks involved in transferring such information to private entities.

The urgency of this proposition was escalated by the Paraná state government this week, following a preliminary suspension of privatization by Minister Flávio Dino from the STF (Supreme Federal Court). The suspension was put in place at the behest of political parties PT and PSOL, who have launched constitutional challenges against the privatization of the state-owned company. Dino has pointed out the necessity of further clarifications on the issue, signaling a legal and ethical debate surrounding the handling of personal data in the wake of privatization efforts.

The state's proposal seeks to enhance the role of the State Council of Digital Governance and Information Security, aimed at addressing the governance of data management and security. As these developments unfold, they reflect broader discussions about data privacy and the legal frameworks necessary to protect citizens’ data in light of potential private sector involvement in previously state-run entities.