Guatemala: Cross-border data transfer regulation in Guatemala-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
Progress
Current status
adopted
30 Jan 2026 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Guatemala
United States of America
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
bi- or plurilateral agreement
Timeline of events
Guatemala and United States Agreement adopted on Reciprocal Trade including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 30 January 2026, the governments of Guatemala and the United States signed the Guatemala-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. The Agreement requires Guatemala to ensure the free transfer of data across trusted borders for business conduct…
SourceEvent type
treaty
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government