Costa Rica Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 8968)
Costa Rica's Law for the Protection of Persons Regarding the Processing of Their Personal Data (Law No. 8968 of 2011) establishes a comprehensive data protection framework. The Agency for the Protection of Inhabitants' Data (PRODHAB) oversees compliance. The law establishes data processing principles, data subject rights, database registration requirements, and provisions for international data transfers.
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Framework Domains (6)
Chapter I - General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
Chapter II - Fundamental Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
Chapter III - Rights of Data Subjects
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Consent Requirements |
| Art. 11 | Consent Revocation |
| Art. 20 | Executive Accountability |
| Art. 22 | Suspension and Revocation |
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
| Art. 26 | Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing |
| Art. 8 | Data Categories |
| Art. 9 | Free Data Sharing |
| Cl. 10 | Right to Correction |
| Cl. 11 | Right to Erasure |
| Cl. 12 | Right to Data Portability |
| Cl. 9 | Right to Access |
Chapter IV - Obligations of Data Controllers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 12 | Data Ownership |
| Art. 13 | Data Security and Privacy |
| Art. 14 | Direct Data Flows |
| Art. 15 | Cybersecurity Requirements |
| Art. 16 | Data Quality |
| Art. 27 | Penalties for Cross-Border Transfer Violations |
| Art. 29 | Safety Measures |
| Art. 31 | Designation of Chief Privacy Officer |
| Art. 33 | Criminal Offences |
Chapter V - PRODHAB and Institutional Framework
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 15 | Cybersecurity Requirements |
| Art. 16 | Data Quality |
| Art. 17 | Governance Structure |
Chapter VI - Sanctions and Penalties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 28 | Administrative Measures |
| Art. 29 | Safety Measures |
| Art. 31 | Designation of Chief Privacy Officer |
| Art. 32 | Entry into Force |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Costa Rica Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 8968)?
Costa Rica Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 8968) is a compliance framework from Costa Rica with 6 domains and 37 controls. Costa Rica's Law for the Protection of Persons Regarding the Processing of Their Personal Data (Law No. 8968 of 2011) establishes a comprehensive data protection framework. The Agency for the Protection of Inhabitants' Data (PRODHAB) oversees compliance. The law establishes data processing principles, data subject rights, database registration requirements, and provisions for international data transfers. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Costa Rica Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 8968) have?
Costa Rica Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 8968) has 37 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Chapter III - Rights of Data Subjects (12 controls), Chapter IV - Obligations of Data Controllers (9 controls), Chapter I - General Provisions (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Costa Rica Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 8968) map to?
Costa Rica Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 8968) maps to 605 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are BS 65000:2014 — Guidance on Organizational Resilience (48% coverage), Serbia Law on Personal Data Protection (2018) (45% coverage), Montenegro Law on Personal Data Protection (2023) (45% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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