Argentina: Bill for the protection of cognitive autonomy (7344-D-2025) including impact assessment requirements was introduced in Chamber of Deputies

On 20 February 2026, the Bill for the protection of cognitive autonomy (7344-D-2025), including quality of service requirements, was introduced in the Chamber of Deputies. The Bill regulates “mass-reaching digital platforms”, which refers to any platform that serves as a digital intermediary in Argentina that meets the thresholds of active user volume or billing established by subsequent regulations. Article 11 of the Bill would mandate that mass-reaching digital platforms offering services to minors conduct a child rights impact assessment before launching new functionalities or making substantial changes to recommendation systems. These assessments must identify potential risks to the cognitive, emotional, and social development of minors and must describe the specific mitigation measures adopted by the platform. The Bill requires that these assessments be made available for review by the Enforcement Authority, while maintaining safeguards for industrial secrecy and strategic information. Platforms have 24 months from the date the National Executive Branch publishes the rules and procedures needed to implement the Bill to conduct their first child impact assessment. The National Executive Branch must regulate the Bill within 180 days of its promulgation.