CevroEl Salvador: Personal Data Protection Law and what it requires
Personal Data Protection Law: 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 newer law establishing consent, rights, and security obligations; enforcement practice is still developing.
How Cevro helps
- Maps Personal Data Protection Law 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 El Salvador?
Not centrally designated in source material oversees Personal Data Protection Law.
Is breach notification mandatory under Personal Data Protection Law?
Our reference does not record a fixed hourly deadline for Personal Data Protection Law. Check the statute and Not centrally designated in source material guidance for the notification timing that applies to you.
Does El Salvador 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 Personal Data Protection Law?
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 El Salvador?
Penalties under the Law.