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Mexican Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data (LFPDPPP)

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Maximum Fine
MXN 25.6M
Scope
National
Regulator
INAI
Enacted
2010

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Overview

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

Severe Violations
Up to MXN 25.6M
For serious breaches of LFPDPPP requirements
Processing Violations
Up to MXN 12.8M
For unauthorized processing of personal data
Documentation Violations
Up to MXN 6.4M
For failure to maintain required documentation

Example Cases

Major Retailer
MXN 20M
2023 - Unauthorized data sharing and insufficient security measures
Financial Institution
MXN 15M
2022 - Failure to obtain proper consent and data breach

Criminal Penalties

Serious violations may result in criminal prosecution.

Penalty Categories

Intentional Violations
Up to 3 years imprisonment
For deliberate violations causing profit or harm
Data Theft
Up to 5 years imprisonment
For unauthorized access and theft of personal data
Repeat Offenses
Double penalties
For subsequent violations

Example Cases

Data Breach Case
Criminal Charges
2023 - Intentional disclosure of sensitive data for profit
Privacy Violation
2 years imprisonment
2022 - Unauthorized processing of sensitive data