#protección de datos
This archive brings together reporting on information security, privacy, and compliance across corporate and public-sector environments in Latin America. It covers regulatory developments, governance practices, risk management, and the response to incidents that expose sensitive data.
Brazil keeps new AI bills moving
The Brazilian Senate is still processing PL 2114/2026 and PL 5092/2026 as debate continues over AI and personal data.
Aug 23, 2026 · 2 min
Chile tightens controls against financial fraud
The Central Bank, SERNAC and ABIF launched an anti-fraud task force as Chile advances stablecoin rules and new data duties.
Aug 22, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil's ANPD reviews LGPD sanctions rules
Brazil's ANPD is reviewing its LGPD enforcement and sanctions rules while moving ahead with its AI sandbox and new incident reporting rules.
Aug 22, 2026 · 3 min
Chile tightens banking, data and fraud rules
Chile’s CMF kept ARC in force, data law 21.719 took effect, and authorities launched a national anti-fraud board.
Aug 21, 2026 · 2 min
Peru Still Lacks a General Cybersecurity Law
El Peruano says Peru still has no general cybersecurity law. Data protection rules do apply, with a new regulation in force since March 2025.
Aug 21, 2026 · 2 min
Paraguay speeds up cyber law and data rules
Paraguay’s Senate and Deputies advanced cyberbullying and cybersecurity bills, while the data protection law will not take effect until 2027.
Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min
Argentina Senate sets human oversight for AI firms
The Senate advanced a company law reform that would require a human or legal responsible party for automated structures
Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil, Chile advance AI laws
Brazil approved changes on AI data use, while Chile keeps its algorithmic governance bill moving with a focus on transparency.
Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min
Peru tightens financial cyber rules
Peru is raising cybersecurity, data, and AI governance requirements for banks, with stricter supervision than Argentina
Aug 20, 2026 · 4 min
Brazil's ANPD tightens LGPD enforcement in 2026
Brazil’s ANPD is revising sanction rules and stepping up enforcement in 2026, with action on facial recognition
Aug 20, 2026 · 3 min
Chile Tightens Financial Cyber Rules
Chile’s CMF and Central Bank move on outsourcing, risk, stablecoins and data protection, with new compliance pressure for finance firms.
Aug 19, 2026 · 2 min
Uruguay weighs social media age limits
Uruguay is weighing a ban on social media accounts for under-15s and stricter platform age checks, alongside new online gaming rules.
Aug 19, 2026 · 4 min
State of Mexico approves Transparencia Mexiquense
Edomex replaced INFOEM with Transparencia Mexiquense. At the federal level, cyber and AI bills remain stalled in the Senate.
Aug 19, 2026 · 4 min
Peru Congress advances AI bills
Peru’s Congress is moving bills on AI, cybercrime and public management, with new duties for platforms and state entities.
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min
Paraguay debates cyber law
Paraguay’s Deputies debated a cyber law as the new personal data rules remain in transition and are not yet fully in force.
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min
Argentina Debates Biometrics and Facial Recognition
Two personal data bills are moving through Argentina’s Congress, including measures on biometric data and facial recognition.
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil Approves Rule on AI Data Use
Brazil’s lower house approved a rule extending data protection to AI systems. The bill still has more steps to go.
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min
Peru's SBS tightens sanctions and opens consults
Peru's SBS updated its sanctions regime and opened public consultations on insurance, data, and prudential rules.
Aug 18, 2026 · 3 min
Paraguay tightens cyber rules
BCP, DNIT and banks are moving on new data, cryptoasset and fraud rules for Paraguay’s financial system.
Aug 18, 2026 · 3 min
Uruguay debates social media limits for minors
Uruguay is weighing a bill to bar under-15s from social media and tighten privacy protections for teens.
Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min