Venezuela Personal Data Protection Law
View Law TextMaximum Fine
10,000 Tax Units
Scope
National
Regulator
CNTI
Status
Active
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Venezuela's Personal Data Protection Law establishes requirements for the protection of personal data and individual privacy rights.
Key Facts
- National data protection law
- Enforced by CNTI
- Consent requirements
- Security measures mandatory
- Individual rights protection
Key Principles
Data Quality
Requirements for data quality and accuracy.
Requirements
- Data accuracy
- Data completeness
- Regular updates
- Purpose limitation
- Storage limitation
Examples
- Data verification
- Update procedures
- Quality checks
- Storage policies
Consent Requirements
Standards for obtaining valid consent.
Requirements
- Express consent
- Clear information
- Withdrawal rights
- Documentation
- Special categories
Examples
- Consent forms
- Information notices
- Withdrawal procedures
- Documentation systems
Security Measures
Required security measures for data protection.
Requirements
- Technical measures
- Organizational measures
- Access controls
- Incident response
- Regular reviews
Examples
- Security policies
- Access procedures
- Incident plans
- Review processes
Compliance Requirements
Registration Requirements
Requirements for registering with authorities.
Implementation Steps
- Identify requirements
- Prepare documentation
- Submit registration
- Maintain records
- Update as needed
Required Documentation
- Registration forms
- Required documents
- Maintenance records
- Update procedures
- Compliance logs
Data Protection Measures
Required measures for protecting personal data.
Implementation Steps
- Implement security
- Train personnel
- Monitor systems
- Document procedures
- Regular reviews
Required Documentation
- Security policies
- Training materials
- Monitoring logs
- Procedure documents
- Review reports
Rights Management
Procedures for handling data subject rights.
Implementation Steps
- Establish procedures
- Implement systems
- Train staff
- Document requests
- Monitor compliance
Required Documentation
- Rights procedures
- Response templates
- Training materials
- Request logs
- Compliance records
Enforcement & Penalties
Authority Enforcement
Enforcement by the National Center for Information Technologies.
Penalty Categories
Administrative Fines
Up to 10,000 Tax Units
For violations of the law
Corrective Measures
Varies
Including orders and suspensions
Example Cases
Consent Violation
5,000 Tax Units
2023 - Processing without valid consent
Security Breach
7,500 Tax Units
2023 - Inadequate security measures