Challenges and Best Practices Under Argentina’s Protection of Personal Data Law of 2000

Summary:

The Protection of Personal Data Law of 2000 (Law No. 25,326) in Argentina, although superseded by Law No. 27,699, played a significant role in shaping the country's data protection practices. The law faced several compliance challenges, including ambiguity in regulatory guidelines, absence of breach notification rules, outdated security protocols, and limited scope of enforcement. Despite these challenges, businesses adopted best practices such as proactive security measures, transparency, and periodic compliance audits, which remained relevant during the transition to Law No. 27,699. The era offers valuable lessons for businesses and policymakers in navigating the evolving data protection landscape.