Nicaragua Law 787
Law 787 on the Protection of Personal Data
Nicaragua's data protection law enacted but with limited enforcement due to non-operational supervisory authority (DIPRODAP).
Jurisdiction
Nicaragua
Enacted
Mar 29, 2012
Effective
Mar 29, 2012
Enforcement
Dirección de Protección de Datos Personales (DIPRODAP) - not operational
Limited enforcement - DIPRODAP not operational
OneTrust DataGuidanceWhy It Matters
Nicaragua's law is on the books but DIPRODAP's non-operational status creates regulatory uncertainty for AI chatbot compliance.
At a Glance
Applies to
Requires
Who Must Comply
- Data controllers and processors in Nicaragua
- Entities processing data of Nicaraguan residents
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Data subject rights to access, rectification, deletion
- Consent requirements for data processing
- Security measures for personal data
- Cross-border transfer restrictions
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
Enforcement limited due to non-operational authority
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Nicaragua
Focus Areas
General regulation
Cite This
APA
Nicaragua. (2012). Law 787 on the Protection of Personal Data.
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