CevroMexico: Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP) and what it requires
Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP): an established law with an active enforcement record. Overseen by INAI.
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
An established regime built around privacy notices and ARCO rights (access, rectification, cancellation, opposition).
How Cevro helps
- Maps Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP) 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 Mexico?
INAI oversees Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP).
Is breach notification mandatory under Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP)?
Our reference does not record a fixed hourly deadline for Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP). Check the statute and INAI guidance for the notification timing that applies to you.
Does Mexico restrict cross-border data transfers?
Yes. Moving personal data out of Mexico is restricted, so confirm a lawful transfer basis before data leaves the jurisdiction.
Do you need a data protection officer under Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP)?
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 Mexico?
Administrative fines under the Law.