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Is the concept of data protection officer (DPO) recognized in the jurisdiction?

Last review date: 15 January 2025

Yes.

Are there circumstances in which it is mandatory to appoint a DPO or similar position?

Last review date: 15 January 2025

Yes

If yes, under what circumstances? 

☒   the core activities of the controller or the processor consist of processing operations which, by virtue of their nature, their scope and/or their purposes, require regular and systematic monitoring of data subjects on a large scale

☒   the core activities of the controller or the processor consist of processing on a large scale of special categories of data

☒   the organization employs more than a certain number of individuals in the jurisdiction

☒   other

  • Public entities.
  • If the data controller or data processor processes sensitive data as part of their core business.
Where a DPO is appointed, does the DPO have to meet specific requirements?

Last review date: 15 January 2025

Yes

If yes, what are these requirements?

☒   legal qualifications / experience

☒   other

The DPO must have experience and knowledge in personal data protection, duly accredited.

Are there obligations to notify, submit filings to, register with or obtain approval from local data protection authorities to collect and/or process personal data generally?

Last review date: 15 January 2025

Yes.

In the National Registry of Personal Data Protection:

  • It is mandatory to register the personal databanks owned by public or private entities. This registration is done via a notice, resulting in a final decision by the Authority. Since July 2021, data banks can be registered by completing a form through a virtual platform (instead of filing of a written form).
  • It is mandatory to register cross-border flows of personal data. This registration is done via a notice, resulting in a final decision by the Authority.
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