#Uruguay
This archive collects CiberLATAM’s coverage of cybersecurity in Uruguay, with attention to incidents, alerts, regulatory developments, and responses from both the public and private sectors. It also brings together reporting on data protection, critical infrastructure, and the risks facing local organizations and the wider region.
Uruguay requires FX risk disclosure on deposits
The central bank will require foreign-currency deposit disclosures starting in October 2026 for new accounts, and by year-end for existing clients.
Sep 6, 2026 · 3 min
Uruguay weighs online betting rules
Uruguay’s CUOASEC sent the executive a draft to regulate online gambling with cybersecurity, data protection and AML controls.
Sep 6, 2026 · 3 min
Uruguay’s BCU opens crypto provider registry
The central bank opened an online filing for virtual asset providers and raised prudential requirements for custodians.
Aug 30, 2026 · 4 min
Uruguay Debates Social Media, Data, and Online Gambling
Uruguay is weighing new rules on minors, open finance, and online gambling, alongside a public consultation on social media, games
Aug 29, 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
Uruguay Advances on Data and Online Gambling Laws
Uruguay is pushing online gambling rules, while Inmujeres adapts a model law on digital violence and open finance moves ahead.
Aug 25, 2026 · 4 min
Uruguay's BCU expands financial controls
The central bank will launch an online process for virtual asset providers and require a sworn statement before new fundraising activities.
Aug 22, 2026 · 4 min
Uruguay Debates Social Media, Data and Online Gambling
Uruguay is weighing a social media age limit for minors and a new online gambling bill that adds cybersecurity and data protection rules.
Aug 19, 2026 · 4 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
Uruguay and Peru Push Social Media Rules
Uruguay and Peru are advancing bills on minors’ access to social media and AI-enabled cybercrime. Colombia and Mexico also show movement.
Aug 17, 2026 · 4 min
Uruguay expands BCU financial oversight
The BCU is drafting an open finance law and tightening cyber defenses across the financial system, while adjusting virtual asset oversight.
Aug 16, 2026 · 2 min
Uruguay's BCU Prepares Open Finance Law for 2026
Uruguay’s central bank plans an Open Finance bill for 2026, aiming for stronger data control and wider interoperability.
Aug 15, 2026 · 2 min
Uruguay weighs social media limits
Uruguay is weighing new rules for social platforms, open finance and autonomous vehicles, with tighter controls on data
Aug 13, 2026 · 3 min
Mexico: 200 AI Bills, No Federal Law
Mexico has nearly 200 state-level AI proposals, but no federal general law or corporate cybersecurity framework yet.
Aug 10, 2026 · 38 min
Uruguay Appears in Section9 Case
The domain ********.com.uy was listed by Section9 on breach trackers, but there is no official confirmation of the affected entity.
Aug 4, 2026 · 2 min
Uruguay appears in Section9 ransomware case
Breach House lists a .com.uy domain as a claimed Section9 attack, but there is no public confirmation from the victim
Jul 31, 2026 · 2 min
Uruguay's BCU regulates digital asset providers
Uruguay's central bank set authorization and oversight rules for digital asset providers, with compliance deadlines starting in September 2026.
Jul 22, 2026 · 2 min