Dominican Republic Law 172-13
Law 172-13 on the Protection of Personal Data
Dominican Republic's data protection law establishing Habeas Data remedy but lacking dedicated supervisory authority.
Jurisdiction
Dominican Republic
Enacted
Dec 13, 2013
Effective
Jan 13, 2014
Enforcement
Courts (no dedicated DPA)
No dedicated supervisory authority - enforcement through courts
Headrick Law Firm AnalysisWhy It Matters
Dominican Republic's Habeas Data remedy provides constitutional-level data protection enforcement pathway for AI chatbot users.
At a Glance
Applies to
Requires
Who Must Comply
- Data controllers and processors in Dominican Republic
- Entities processing data of Dominican residents
- Public and private sector
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Habeas Data constitutional remedy available
- Right to access, rectification, and deletion
- Consent requirements for data processing
- Security measures for personal data
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
Civil remedies through Habeas Data action
Private Right of Action
Individuals can sue directly without waiting for regulatory action.
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Dominican Republic
Focus Areas
General regulation
Cite This
APA
Dominican Republic. (2013). Law 172-13 on the Protection of Personal Data.
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