Ecuador has introduced pending legislation on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Companies subject to the laws of Ecuador should be familiar with all relevant AI-related laws, regulations, and guidance, including those listed below.
Draft Laws and Regulations
Draft Organic Law for the Regulation and Promotion of Artificial Intelligence in Ecuador, No. 450889 (Introduced June 20, 2024) — unified with Bill 453516
The unified proposal is intended to establish a national framework for the development, deployment and use of artificial intelligence in Ecuador, addressing both the promotion of AI innovation and safeguards relating to rights, transparency, governance and responsible use. Bill 450889 and the separate AI Promotion and Development Bill 453516 were authorized for unified treatment in February 2025 and remain under consideration by the Education, Culture, Science, Technology, Innovation and Ancestral Knowledge Commission.
Organic Law on Digital Use and Artificial Intelligence for Children and Adolescents, Bill No. 458726
The Bill would regulate AI systems and digital platforms used by or affecting children and adolescents, including providers and deployers located outside Ecuador where their services or outputs affect minors in Ecuador. It would impose requirements concerning transparency, security, data protection and impact assessments, and would regulate certain high-risk AI uses in areas including education, health, biometrics and employment.
Organic Law for the Protection of the Human Voice Against the Use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies, Bill No. 474456
The Bill would establish legal protections for the human voice against unauthorized uses involving artificial intelligence technologies, addressing AI-enabled replication, alteration and use of a person's voice.
Organic Law Regulating the Use of AI-Generated Simulations of Persons' Images, Voices, Audio and Video, Bill No. 479074
The Bill would regulate the generation, manipulation and dissemination of AI-generated or AI-manipulated simulations of a person's image, voice, audio or video where such content may infringe rights including identity, reputation, privacy and personal image. It would establish obligations for persons, companies and digital platforms involved in creating, disseminating or hosting such content, including measures concerning content removal and remedies for affected persons.