Uruguay has implemented data protection legislation that applies across sectors in Uruguay. Companies subject to the law in Uruguay should be familiar with all relevant privacy and data security laws or regulations, including those listed below.
Privacy Laws and Regulations
National-Federal Laws and Regulations
Law No. 18.331 on the Protection of Personal Data and Habeas Data Action (2008)
Decree No. 64/020, of February 21, 2020
Decree N° 664/008 (December 22, 2008)
(registration of databases containing credit information)
Law No. 19.670 on Accountability and Budget Allocation (Articles 37-40) (2018)
Constitution
(Article 72)
Law 16.736
(Article 694 regulates access rights)
Law 17.243 (Servicios públicos y privados, seguridad publica y condiciones en las que se desarrollan las actividades productivas)
Law N° 18.381 (Access to Information, November 7, 2008)
Law Nº 16.713 (Social Security)
DPA Guidance Documents
