Mexican Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data (LFPDPPP)
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The Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP) establishes the framework for protecting personal data in Mexico's private sector.
Key Facts
- Enacted in 2010
- Enforced by INAI
- Applies to private sector organizations
Key Principles
Lawfulness and Consent
Personal data must be processed lawfully and with proper authorization.
Requirements
- Obtain express consent
- Document consent collection
- Enable consent withdrawal
- Maintain consent records
- Regular consent reviews
Examples
- Consent forms
- Privacy notices
- Withdrawal mechanisms
- Consent logs
Information Principle
Data controllers must inform data subjects about processing of their personal data.
Requirements
- Provide privacy notice
- Disclose processing purposes
- Identify data recipients
- Explain data subject rights
- Update notices regularly
Examples
- Privacy policies
- Collection notices
- Rights information
- Third-party disclosures
Security Measures
Implementation of appropriate administrative, technical, and physical security measures.
Requirements
- Risk assessment
- Security controls
- Access management
- Incident response
- Regular audits
Examples
- Security policies
- Access controls
- Incident plans
- Audit reports
Compliance Requirements
Privacy Notice Requirements
Organizations must provide comprehensive privacy notices to data subjects.
Implementation Steps
- Create privacy notice
- Include required elements
- Make easily accessible
- Update when needed
- Document distribution
Required Documentation
- Privacy notice
- Distribution records
- Update history
- Acknowledgments
- Review logs
Data Processing Requirements
Requirements for processing personal data in compliance with LFPDPPP.
Implementation Steps
- Document processing purposes
- Implement security measures
- Train personnel
- Monitor compliance
- Regular assessments
Required Documentation
- Processing records
- Security documentation
- Training materials
- Assessment reports
- Compliance logs
International Transfers
Requirements for transferring personal data outside Mexico.
Implementation Steps
- Assess transfer necessity
- Implement safeguards
- Obtain consent
- Document transfers
- Monitor compliance
Required Documentation
- Transfer agreements
- Consent records
- Transfer logs
- Compliance reports
- Assessment documentation
Enforcement & Penalties
Administrative Sanctions
The National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection (INAI) can impose significant administrative sanctions.
Penalty Categories
Example Cases
Criminal Penalties
Serious violations may result in criminal prosecution.