Privacy Law at Ecuador
Ecuador's data protection framework is governed by the Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (LOPDP), which was enacted on May 26, 2021. The law aligns closely with international standards, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and introduces comprehensive regulations for the processing of personal data.
🇪🇨 Key Provisions of the LOPDP
1. *Lawful Basis for Data Processing
3. *Data Protection Officer (DPO)
4. *Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
5. *International Data Transfers
🏛️ Enforcement and Penaltie
The Superintendence of Personal Data Protection is the autonomous authority responsible for overseeing compliance with the LOPP It has the authority to impose administrative sanctions for violations, including fines ranging from 0.1% to 1% of an organization's annual revenue, depending on the severity of the infringemet.
📅 Recent Developments
*Regulatory Framework: On November 6, 2023, Ecuador issued Executive Decree 904, which provides detailed regulations for the implementation of the LOD. These regulations clarify aspects such as definitions, obligations of data controllers and processors, and procedures for handling data breaces.
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