CevroDominican Republic: Law 172-13 on Personal Data Protection and what it requires
Law 172-13 on Personal Data Protection: a law that is enacted or being phased in, with enforcement practice still maturing. Overseen by Not centrally designated in source material.
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 | Not required |
| Data localization | Not required |
Penalties and enforcement
Penalties under the Law.
What to know in practice
A relatively established framework built on core privacy principles, rights, and security obligations.
How Cevro helps
- Maps Law 172-13 on Personal Data Protection 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 Dominican Republic?
Not centrally designated in source material oversees Law 172-13 on Personal Data Protection.
Is breach notification mandatory under Law 172-13 on Personal Data Protection?
Our reference does not record a fixed hourly deadline for Law 172-13 on Personal Data Protection. Check the statute and Not centrally designated in source material guidance for the notification timing that applies to you.
Does Dominican Republic restrict cross-border data transfers?
Our reference records no general restriction on cross-border transfers, although sector rules and contracts can still apply.
Do you need a data protection officer under Law 172-13 on Personal Data Protection?
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 Dominican Republic?
Penalties under the Law.