Panama Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 81 of 2019)
Panama's Law No. 81 of 2019 on Personal Data Protection establishes the country's data protection framework. The National Authority for Transparency and Access to Information (ANTAI) oversees compliance. The law covers processing principles, consent requirements, data subject rights, cross-border transfer provisions, and breach notification. Applies to processing of personal data by public and private entities. Implementing regulations provide detailed compliance guidance.
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Framework Domains (26)
Accountability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PAN-12 | Records and Inventory of Processing |
Algorithmic Fairness
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PAN-15 | Automated Decision-Making and Profiling |
Chapter I - General Provisions and Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
Chapter II - Consent and Lawful Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 5 | Prohibited AI Practices |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
Chapter III - ARCOP Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Data and Data Governance |
| Art. 11 | Technical Documentation |
| Art. 12 | Record-Keeping |
| Art. 8 | Compliance with the Requirements |
| Art. 9 | Risk Management System |
Chapter IV - Obligations of Data Controllers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 12 | Record-Keeping |
| Art. 13 | Transparency and Provision of Information to Deployers |
| Art. 14 | Human Oversight |
| Art. 15 | Accuracy, Robustness and Cybersecurity |
| Art. 16 | Obligations of Providers of High-Risk AI Systems |
| Art. 27 | Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment for High-Risk AI Systems |
| Art. 29 | Application of a Conformity Assessment Body for Notification |
| Art. 31 | Designation of Chief Privacy Officer |
| Art. 33 | Criminal Offences |
Chapter V - Cross-Border Data Transfer
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 17 | Quality Management System |
| Art. 18 | Documentation Keeping |
Chapter VI - Institutional Framework
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 19 | Automatically Generated Logs |
| Art. 20 | Corrective Actions and Duty of Information |
| Art. 21 | Cooperation with Competent Authorities |
Chapter VII - Sanctions and Penalties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 22 | Authorised Representatives of Providers of High-Risk AI Systems |
| Art. 23 | Transitional Provisions |
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
| Art. 25 | Criminal Penalties |
Consent Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PAN-3 | Consent of the Data Subject |
Data Lifecycle
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PAN-13 | Retention and Deletion |
Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PAN-19 | Sanctions and Administrative Penalties |
Foundations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PAN-1 | Scope and Definitions |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PAN-11 | Data Protection Officer or Equivalent |
Incident Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PAN-9 | Breach Notification to ANTAI |
Individual Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PAN-5 | Rights of Access, Rectification, Cancellation, Opposition and Portability |
International Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PAN-7 | International Data Transfers |
Lawful Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PAN-2 | Principles of Processing |
Marketing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PAN-16 | Direct Marketing and Opposition |
People
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PAN-17 | Confidentiality Duty |
| PAN-20 | Training and Awareness |
Regulatory Engagement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PAN-18 | ANTAI Supervisory Authority |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PAN-8 | Security Measures |
Special Categories
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PAN-6 | Sensitive Personal Data |
Third Party Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PAN-10 | Processor Obligations and Contracts |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PAN-4 | Notice and Privacy Policy |
Vulnerable Subjects
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PAN-14 | Children's Data |
Your Compliance Coverage
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Panama Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 81 of 2019)?
Panama Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 81 of 2019) is a compliance framework from Panama with 26 domains and 50 controls. Panama's Law No. 81 of 2019 on Personal Data Protection establishes the country's data protection framework. The National Authority for Transparency and Access to Information (ANTAI) oversees compliance. The law covers processing principles, consent requirements, data subject rights, cross-border transfer provisions, and breach notification. Applies to processing of personal data by public and private entities. Implementing regulations provide detailed compliance guidance. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Panama Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 81 of 2019) have?
Panama Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 81 of 2019) has 50 controls organised across 26 domains. The largest domains are Chapter IV - Obligations of Data Controllers (9 controls), Chapter III - ARCOP Rights (5 controls), Chapter I - General Provisions and Principles (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Panama Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 81 of 2019) map to?
Panama Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 81 of 2019) maps to 388 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Privacy Act 1988 (Australia) (24% coverage), Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014) (24% coverage), APPI (22% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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