#compliance
This archive brings together reporting on regulatory requirements, data governance, audits, and control frameworks applied to cybersecurity across Latin America. It examines how organizations adjust their practices to meet obligations, reduce risk, and respond to incidents while navigating the region’s legal and operational realities.
Chile keeps Law 21,719 delay under review
Chile’s Senate is still debating a delay to Law 21,719, with enforcement still set for Dec. 1, 2026 unless approved
Sep 26, 2026 · 4 min
Uruguay BCU tightens payment authentication
The central bank proposed stronger authentication for card-not-present purchases and digital wallet enrollment
Sep 22, 2026 · 2 min
Colombia updates Data Law with Bill 282
Bill 282 of 2026 expands Colombia’s data protection scope and adds stricter compliance, oversight, and cross-border transfer rules.
Sep 19, 2026 · 2 min
Paraguay, Chile and Mexico update digital rules
Paraguay, Chile, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina are advancing bills on cybersecurity, personal data, AI and safer digital environments.
Sep 15, 2026 · 4 min
Mexico’s CNBV loosens SMS authentication rules
CNBV now allows SMS, email and encrypted messaging for security codes in certain digital financial services. The rule took effect Sept. 2.
Sep 12, 2026 · 3 min
Chile delays data protection law to 2027
Chile has sent a bill to the Senate to delay the law by one year and adjust the future Personal Data Protection Agency.
Sep 4, 2026 · 4 min
Bolivia Senate Approves Access to Information Bill
The Senate approved the bill and sent it to the lower house. It sets transparency duties and a 90-day rulemaking deadline.
Sep 1, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil tightens central bank cyber rules
Brazil’s central bank has strengthened bank cyber controls and expanded oversight of Pix and crypto assets through 2027.
Aug 28, 2026 · 4 min
Uruguay backs bill to regulate online gambling
Uruguayan casino operators seek online gambling legalization with licenses, state control, cybersecurity, traceability, and anti-money laundering rules.
Aug 27, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil tightens BC rules for Pix
Brazil’s Central Bank adds limits for unregistered devices and requires device validation for higher-value Pix transfers.
Aug 21, 2026 · 4 min
Colombia moves ahead on 4 AI bills
Colombia’s Congress is debating four bills on AI and platforms, with new rules on transparency, data, labor
Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min
Chile tightens cyber incident reporting deadlines
Chile now requires early incident alerts within three hours, plus updates, an action plan and a final report under new cyber rules.
Aug 16, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil tightens cyber rules, ECA Digital
Brazil’s ANPD sharpened oversight of Discord under ECA Digital, while Congress advances a possible cybersecurity law.
Aug 15, 2026 · 3 min
Chile and Mendoza advance cyber laws
Chile advanced two bills on minors and digital platforms, while Mendoza sent its cyber law to deputies after Senate approval.
Aug 13, 2026 · 2 min
Mexico keeps sector-based AI rules
Mexico still lacks a general AI law, but it has added labor and copyright reforms to protect voice and image from generative AI.
Jul 29, 2026 · 4 min
US House advances federal AI security center
The House Science Committee advanced a federal AI security center as Gold Eagle already coordinates critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Jul 21, 2026 · 3 min
Paraguay debates digital platform law
Platform drivers in Paraguay are seeking changes to a bill regulating the sector, as officials raise concerns over data and crime statistics.
Jul 18, 2026 · 2 min
Chile adjusts cybersecurity obligations
Chile opened a public consultation on mandatory baseline standards under Law 21.663 and added reporting rules for Defense and essential providers.
Jul 8, 2026 · 4 min