Argentina: Bill for the protection of cognitive autonomy (7344-D-2025) including consumer protection authority governance was introduced to Chamber of Deputies

On 20 February 2026, the Bill for the protection of cognitive autonomy (7344-D-2025), including consumer protection authority governance, was introduced to the Argentine Chamber of Deputies. The Bill designates the Agency for Access to Public Information as the Enforcement Authority, operating with technical independence to oversee mass algorithmic recommendation systems, a term not defined in the Bill’s text. The Agency would administer a National Registry of Mass Algorithmic Recommendation Systems and conduct technical audits of content recommendation systems operated by platforms covered by the Bill to assess compliance. The Bill prohibits the use of “dark patterns” that may mislead consumers in relation to consent for personalisation and requires “safe by design” default settings for verified minor users. Audits would not assess individual items of content and must safeguard platforms’ industrial secrecy. The Agency may not require disclosure of complete source code. Auditing functions may be delegated to independent technical organisations, and audited platforms would be required to cooperate in good faith. The Agency would also be empowered to issue regulatory norms, handle user complaints, and impose sanctions. In addition, it would coordinate with other specialised bodies, including those responsible for data protection and consumer defence, and publish annual management reports on its activities. The National Executive Branch would be required to adopt implementing regulations within 180 days of the law’s promulgation.