Data Protection in Guatemala

Collection and processing in Guatemala

Collection and Processing of personal data is not regulated, however Art. 33 of the Law on Access to Public Information refers files and information systems and Art. 39 refers to electronic or digital records.  According to Art. 36 of the Law, all information in public records must be safeguarded and should not be destroyed.  Art. 32 of the Law prohibits the creation of data banks or files containing sensitive data and sensitive personal data, unless such information is for the service and attention of the public institution creating the data bank.

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