Costa Rica has implemented data protection legislation that applies across sectors in Costa Rica. Companies subject to the law in Costa Rica should be familiar with all relevant privacy and data security laws or regulations, including those listed below.
National Data Protection Authority - Other Government Agencies
The Inhabitants' Data Protection Agency (PRODHAB)
Privacy Law and Regulations
National-Federal Laws and Regulations
Protection of Persons Against the Processing of Personal Data, Law Nº 8968 (2011)
Regulation to the Law on the Protection of Individuals Regarding the Processing of Their Personal Data, Executive Decree No. 37554-JP
Executive Decree No. 40008-JP of July 19, 2016 amending the Regulations
Consolidated regulations including 2016 amendments