Costa Rica Law 8968
Law 8968 on the Protection of Individuals with Regard to the Processing of Their Personal Data
Costa Rica's data protection law requiring database registration with PRODHAB and establishing comprehensive data subject rights.
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Enacted
Jul 5, 2011
Effective
Jul 5, 2011
Enforcement
Agencia de Protección de Datos de los Habitantes (PRODHAB)
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At a Glance
Applies to
Requires
Who Must Comply
- Data controllers and processors in Costa Rica
- Public and private entities maintaining personal databases
- Cross-border data transfers from Costa Rica
Safety Provisions
- Database registration with PRODHAB mandatory
- Right to access, rectification, and deletion
- Security measures for personal data
- Cross-border transfer restrictions
- Habeas Data remedy available
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
Fines and sanctions for violations
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Costa Rica
Focus Areas
General regulation
Cite This
APA
Costa Rica. (2011). Law 8968 on the Protection of Individuals with Regard to the Processing of Their Personal Data.
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