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Bolivia Personal Data Protection Law

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Maximum Fine
5% of revenue
Scope
National
Regulator
DPA
Status
Pending

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Overview

Bolivia's Personal Data Protection Law establishes comprehensive requirements for the processing of personal data, introducing modern data protection standards and enforcement mechanisms.

Key Facts

  • Expected to be enacted in 2024
  • Enforced by Data Protection Authority
  • Applies to all organizations processing personal data in Bolivia

Key Principles

Lawfulness and Consent

Personal data must be processed lawfully and with proper authorization.

Requirements

  • Obtain valid consent
  • Identify legal basis
  • Document processing grounds
  • Regular compliance reviews
  • Maintain consent records

Examples

  • Consent mechanisms
  • Legal basis documentation
  • Processing records
  • Compliance reports

Transparency

Data processing must be transparent to data subjects.

Requirements

  • Provide clear privacy notices
  • Inform of processing purposes
  • Disclose data sharing
  • Update privacy information
  • Document communications

Examples

  • Privacy notices
  • Processing notifications
  • Communication records
  • Information updates

Data Security

Implementation of appropriate security measures to protect personal data.

Requirements

  • Implement security controls
  • Regular risk assessments
  • Staff training
  • Incident response plans
  • Security monitoring

Examples

  • Security policies
  • Training programs
  • Incident procedures
  • Monitoring systems

Compliance Requirements

Registration Requirements

Organizations must register their data processing activities with the Data Protection Authority.

Implementation Steps

  • Submit registration application
  • Document processing activities
  • Pay registration fees
  • Maintain registration status
  • Update when changes occur

Required Documentation

  • Registration certificates
  • Processing records
  • Payment receipts
  • Status updates
  • Change notifications

Security Measures

Implementation of appropriate technical and organizational security measures.

Implementation Steps

  • Conduct risk assessments
  • Implement security controls
  • Train staff
  • Regular security audits
  • Incident response planning

Required Documentation

  • Security policies
  • Risk assessments
  • Training records
  • Audit reports
  • Response plans

Enforcement & Penalties

Administrative Penalties

The Data Protection Authority can impose administrative penalties for violations of the law.

Penalty Categories

Severe Violations
Up to 5% of annual revenue
For serious breaches of data protection requirements
Processing Violations
Up to 3% of annual revenue
For unauthorized processing of personal data
Documentation Violations
Up to 2% of annual revenue
For failure to maintain required documentation

Example Cases

Telecommunications Company
4% of annual revenue
2024 - Unauthorized data sharing with third parties
Financial Institution
2.5% of annual revenue
2024 - Insufficient security measures leading to data breach

Criminal Penalties

Serious violations may result in criminal prosecution.

Penalty Categories

Intentional Violations
Up to 5 years imprisonment
For deliberate violations of the law
Data Theft
Up to 3 years imprisonment
For unauthorized access and theft of personal data
False Statements
Up to 2 years imprisonment
For providing false information to authorities

Example Cases

Data Breach Case
Criminal charges
2024 - Intentional exposure of sensitive personal data
Compliance Violation
Criminal prosecution
2024 - Repeated non-compliance with authority orders