Uruguay Personal Data Protection Act (Law No. 18.331)
Uruguay's Personal Data Protection Act (Law No. 18.331 of 2008) establishes a comprehensive data protection framework. The Regulatory and Control Unit for Personal Data (URCDP) oversees compliance. Uruguay holds EU adequacy recognition (since 2012), making it one of only two Latin American countries with this status. The law establishes processing principles, data subject rights, database registration, and cross-border transfer provisions.
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What is Uruguay Personal Data Protection Act (Law No. 18.331)?
Uruguay Personal Data Protection Act (Law No. 18.331) is a compliance framework from Uruguay with 1 domains and 0 controls. Uruguay's Personal Data Protection Act (Law No. 18.331 of 2008) establishes a comprehensive data protection framework. The Regulatory and Control Unit for Personal Data (URCDP) oversees compliance. Uruguay holds EU adequacy recognition (since 2012), making it one of only two Latin American countries with this status. The law establishes processing principles, data subject rights, database registration, and cross-border transfer provisions. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
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