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Short Summary
The Law of Protection of Personal Data in Guatemala aims to guarantee the respect for fundamental rights, specifically the right to informational self-determination and other rights of individuals. It applies to all personal data stored in automated or manual files of public and private entities, with certain exceptions. The law defines data of a personal nature, sensitive data, and data files. It regulates the automated processing of data, establishes the creation of a regulatory body called the Directorate for the Protection of Personal Data, and outlines procedures for intervention in data files. The law does not apply to certain public archives, personal or domestic files, certain information technology or commercial archives, and archives of political parties, unions, churches, and religious communities regarding their members.
Whom does it apply to?
All individuals and legal entities, regardless of nationality, residence, or domicile
What does it govern?
Protection of personal data
What are exemptions?
Archives of public entities for general public disclosure, personal or domestic files, certain information technology or commercial archives, archives of political parties, unions, churches, and religious communities regarding their members
What are the Penalties?
Not specified
Jurisdiction
Guatemala