CevroArgentina: Personal Data Protection Law 25.326 and what it requires
Personal Data Protection Law 25.326: an established law with an active enforcement record. Overseen by Agencia de Acceso a la Información Pública (AAIP).
Key requirements at a glance
| Registration with the regulator | Not required |
|---|---|
| Data protection officer | Not required |
| Breach notification | No fixed hourly deadline in our reference |
| Cross-border transfer restrictions | Required |
| Data localization | Not required |
Penalties and enforcement
Administrative fines under the Law.
What to know in practice
Historically held an EU adequacy recognition; updates to the regime are ongoing.
How Cevro helps
- Maps Personal Data Protection Law 25.326 to the rest of your compliance program, so evidence collected for SOC 2 or ISO 27001 also counts here where it overlaps.
- Gives every failing control a specific fix and a way to re-check it.
Frequently asked questions
Who regulates data protection in Argentina?
Agencia de Acceso a la Información Pública (AAIP) oversees Personal Data Protection Law 25.326.
Is breach notification mandatory under Personal Data Protection Law 25.326?
Our reference does not record a fixed hourly deadline for Personal Data Protection Law 25.326. Check the statute and Agencia de Acceso a la Información Pública (AAIP) guidance for the notification timing that applies to you.
Does Argentina restrict cross-border data transfers?
Yes. Moving personal data out of Argentina is restricted, so confirm a lawful transfer basis before data leaves the jurisdiction.
Do you need a data protection officer under Personal Data Protection Law 25.326?
It is not a general requirement in our reference, though naming an accountable person is still good practice.
What are the penalties for non-compliance in Argentina?
Administrative fines under the Law.