CevroHonduras: Law on Protection of Personal Data and what it requires
Law on Protection of Personal Data: 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 and related regulations.
What to know in practice
Principles and rights framework present; enforcement maturity is not well documented.
How Cevro helps
- Maps Law on Protection of Personal Data 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 Honduras?
Not centrally designated in source material oversees Law on Protection of Personal Data.
Is breach notification mandatory under Law on Protection of Personal Data?
Our reference does not record a fixed hourly deadline for Law on Protection of Personal Data. Check the statute and Not centrally designated in source material guidance for the notification timing that applies to you.
Does Honduras 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 on Protection of Personal Data?
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 Honduras?
Penalties under the Law and related regulations.