Desafios da aplicação da LGPD na gestão documental em serviços públicos de saúde mental: implicações para a proteção de dados sensíveis e a atuação do bibliotecário

Abstract

This final paper aims to analyze the impacts of the General Personal Data Protection Law (LGPD) on document management carried out in public mental health institutions, focusing on procedures aimed at protecting sensitive data and the possible actions of the librarian in this context. Therefore, the methodology used for this research was qualitative and exploratory, as it was based on a bibliographic and documentary survey on the informational practices that influence the way data is treated in the health area, the aspects of the LGPD and the difficulties in its implementation in health environments, the conformity of document management with current legislation and the role of the librarian in this scenario, as well as an analysis of the LGPD itself in order to understand its content. The results demonstrate challenges resulting from the scarcity of specific technical resources, the need for professional qualifications, and the complexity of processing sensitive data. At the same time, they highlight the diverse roles of librarians in managing personal data, based on their competencies, and conclude that the implementation of the LGPD makes it feasible to strengthen document protection in these settings. Despite its limited practical scope, information professionals become strategic players in ensuring compliance with data subjects' rights.