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Can you summarize Bill - Ley de Comercio Electronico y Comunicaciones (in Spanish)?
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Short Summary
The Ley de Comercio Electronico y Comunicaciones in El Salvador aims to establish the right to habeas data and protect personal data. It applies to individuals and legal entities, both public and private, that process personal data. The law seeks to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and proper use of personal data, as well as the protection of privacy and honor. It also addresses the sharing of data with other countries and the need to safeguard information security according to international agreements. The law aims to facilitate investment, particularly in data centers, to generate high-value jobs and position the country as a global standard for data protection. Overall, the law aims to provide legal certainty and protection for individuals and entities, both national and foreign, residents and non-residents, regarding the processing of personal data.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals and legal entities, both public and private, that process personal data
What does it govern?
Protection of personal data and the right to habeas data
What are exemptions?
Processing of personal data for credit history purposes, personal or domestic use without commercial purposes, information obtained through disassociation or anonymization, data processing for public security, defense, state security, and criminal investigation purposes, data processing for freedom of the press and expression purposes
What are the Penalties?
Not specified
Jurisdiction
El Salvador