How are data privacy and cybersecurity laws/regulations implemented?
Last review date: 30 December 2023
☒ omnibus – all personal data
☒ sector-specific — e.g., financial institutions, governmental bodies
☐ constitutional
What are the key data privacy laws and regulations?
Last review date: 30 December 2023
- Law N° 18,331 (Law on the Protection of Personal Data and Habeas Data Action) and its Regulating Decree N° 414/009
- Law N° 19,670 (Accountability Act and Balancing of Budget Execution of the Exercise 2017) and its Regulating Decree N° 64/020
What are the key cybersecurity laws and regulations?
Last review date: 30 December 2023
There are no specific cybersecurity law or regulations that are applicable to private entities. The Data Protection Law 18,331 and its complementary regulations contain some sections in this regard. On the other hand, there are some provisions that apply to public entities.Are new or material changes to those key data privacy and cybersecurity laws anticipated in the near future?
Last review date: 30 December 2023
Yes.
It is expected that during 2024, a regulation on AI will be generated that will incorporate data protection aspects among others.
A Bill on Cybercrime is being reviewed in Parliament. In 2023, the Bill was approved by the first Chamber of the Chambers of the Parliament. Approval by the second Chamber still remains. This is a Bill that the majority of the members of the Parliament agree on.