Ley 787
Ley No. 787, Ley de Protección de Datos Personales (con Reglamento Decreto 36-2012)
Key Facts
Effective Date
March 29, 2012
Enacted
March 21, 2012
Enforcing Authority
DIPRODAP (Dirección de Protección de Datos Personales)
Consent Model
Opt-in
Penalties
Administrative fines for unlawful processing.
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