Brazil — Historical Events Description

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Brazil
Event
ID Document Rules Law (Law No. 5,553)
Category
Political
Date
1968-12-06
Country
Brazil
Description

The law set rules on how personal identification documents should be presented and used. It aimed to standardize how authorities and institutions request and accept ID documents. The law also sought to reduce unnecessary retention or improper handling of personal IDs. It became part of Brazil’s broader framework for personal identification in official situations.