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 (7)
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 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
Chapter III - ARCOP Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Consent Requirements |
| Art. 11 | Consent Revocation |
| Art. 12 | Data Ownership |
| Art. 8 | Data Categories |
| Art. 9 | Free Data Sharing |
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 - Cross-Border Data Transfer
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 17 | Governance Structure |
| Art. 18 | Central Bank Supervision |
Chapter VI - Institutional Framework
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 19 | Consent Management Controls |
| Art. 20 | Executive Accountability |
| Art. 21 | Administrative Sanctions |
Chapter VII - Sanctions and Penalties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 22 | Suspension and Revocation |
| Art. 23 | Transitional Provisions |
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
| Art. 25 | Criminal Penalties |
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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 7 domains and 30 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 30 controls organised across 7 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 588 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are BS 65000:2014 — Guidance on Organizational Resilience (52% coverage), EU Digital Services Act — Minors Protection Provisions (Regulation 2022/2065) (48% coverage), EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) (48% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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