CevroPeru: Personal Data Protection Law 29733 and what it requires
Personal Data Protection Law 29733: a law that is enacted or being phased in, with enforcement practice still maturing. Overseen by ANPDP.
Key requirements at a glance
| Registration with the regulator | 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 and its regulations.
What to know in practice
Registration and consent obligations apply alongside standard rights and security requirements.
How Cevro helps
- Maps Personal Data Protection Law 29733 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 Peru?
ANPDP oversees Personal Data Protection Law 29733.
Is breach notification mandatory under Personal Data Protection Law 29733?
Our reference does not record a fixed hourly deadline for Personal Data Protection Law 29733. Check the statute and ANPDP guidance for the notification timing that applies to you.
Does Peru restrict cross-border data transfers?
Yes. Moving personal data out of Peru 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 29733?
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 Peru?
Administrative fines under the Law and its regulations.