Artificial Intelligence law at Paraguay
As of May 2025, Paraguay does not have specific national legislation dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI). The country is in the early stages of developing a regulatory framework for AI, with ongoing discussions and initiatives aimed at establishing responsible governance in this area.
🇵🇾 Current Status of AI Regulation in Paraguay
Lack of Comprehensive AI Legislation: Paraguay has not yet implemented specific laws or regulations addressing the use of AI. There are no formal regulatory guidelines in place concerning AI technologies.
Pending Data Protection Law: A comprehensive data protection law, which is crucial for AI governance, has been pending in the National Congress since 2021. The absence of such a law hampers the development of a cohesive legal framework for AI. (TEDIC)
Limited Governmental Frameworks: The lack of a data protection law results in an unfavorable position for Paraguay in AI governance, as there are no binding institutional policies among state entities to guide AI development and use. (TEDIC)
🛡️ Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Landscape
Existing Data Privacy Laws: While there is no comprehensive data protection law, Paraguay has enacted Law No. 6.534/2020, which regulates the use of personal credit data. However, this law does not address broader data privacy concerns related to AI. (Home | Baker McKenzie Resource Hub)
Cybersecurity Measures: The country has implemented Decree 7052/2017, which approves the Cybersecurity Plan, aiming to enhance cybersecurity across various sectors. (Privacy International)
📌 Summary
Paraguay is in the early stages of developing a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence. The absence of specific AI legislation and a comprehensive data protection law presents challenges in establishing responsible AI governance. Ongoing discussions and initiatives indicate a growing recognition of the need for a cohesive legal framework to guide AI development and ensure its ethical and responsible use.
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