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Argentina: Data protection regulation in Law 25.326 on Personal Data Protection

Progress

Current status
in force
03 Dec 2001 in force
02 Nov 2000 in grace period

Scope

Implementers
Argentina
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

03 Dec 2001
in force

Implemented Law 25.326 on Personal Data Protection including data protection regulation

On 3 December 2002, the data protection measures outlined in Law 25.326 on Personal Data Protection were implemented following the adoption and entry into force of the Regulatory Decree 1558 / 2001. The Law applies to data controllers, defined as an…

Source
Event type law
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
02 Nov 2000
in grace period

Entry into force with grace period of Law 25.326 on Personal Data Protection, including data protection regulation

On 2 November 2000, the data protection measures outlined in Law 25.326 on Personal Data Protection entered into force. The Law applies to data controllers, defined as any individual or legal entity that collects and processes personal data within t…

Source
Event type law
Action type in force with grace period
Government branch executive
Government body central government