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Uruguay Personal Data Protection Law

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Maximum Fine
500,000 UI
Scope
National
Regulator
URCDP
Status
Active

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Overview

Uruguay's Personal Data Protection Law establishes comprehensive requirements for the protection of personal data and individual privacy rights.

Key Facts

  • Comprehensive data protection law
  • Enforced by URCDP
  • Database registration required
  • International transfer restrictions
  • Strong individual rights

Key Principles

Data Quality

Requirements for ensuring data accuracy and quality.

Requirements

  • Data must be accurate and up-to-date
  • Data collection must be adequate and relevant
  • Purpose limitation principles apply
  • Regular data verification required
  • Data correction procedures

Examples

  • Data verification processes
  • Update procedures
  • Quality checks
  • Correction mechanisms

Security Measures

Required security measures for data protection.

Requirements

  • Technical safeguards
  • Administrative measures
  • Access controls
  • Security policies
  • Incident response

Examples

  • Security protocols
  • Access policies
  • Incident plans
  • Training programs

Compliance Requirements

Database Registration

Requirements for registering databases with authorities.

Implementation Steps

  • Identify registrable databases
  • Complete registration forms
  • Submit required documentation
  • Maintain registration
  • Update when needed

Required Documentation

  • Registration forms
  • Database inventory
  • Processing records
  • Update procedures
  • Maintenance logs

International Transfers

Requirements for international data transfers.

Implementation Steps

  • Assess transfer basis
  • Implement safeguards
  • Obtain authorizations
  • Document transfers
  • Monitor compliance

Required Documentation

  • Transfer agreements
  • Authorization records
  • Safeguard documentation
  • Compliance reports
  • Monitoring logs

Rights Management

Procedures for handling data subject rights.

Implementation Steps

  • Establish request procedures
  • Implement response systems
  • Train staff
  • Document responses
  • Monitor compliance

Required Documentation

  • Rights procedures
  • Response templates
  • Training materials
  • Request logs
  • Compliance records

Enforcement & Penalties

Regulatory Authority Enforcement

Enforcement by the Uruguayan Data Protection Authority (URCDP).

Penalty Categories

Administrative Fines
Up to 500,000 UI
For serious violations
Corrective Measures
Varies
Including warnings and compliance orders

Example Cases

Database Registration Case
100,000 UI
2023 - Failure to register databases
Consent Violation
200,000 UI
2023 - Processing without valid consent