This session will compare and explore the similarities and differences between Latin American privacy laws and the European approach to data protection in the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Specifically, the panelists will review the privacy and data protection laws of Colombia, Argentina and Mexico. The following topics will be explored and the differing approaches will be compared: right to be forgotten & ARCO rights; data subject and habeas data rights; data protection officers (DPOs); data breach reporting; privacy notices; data governance & accountability; data transfers; and regulatory enforcement. Furthermore, the panel will examine the potential impact of the GDPR on the privacy laws in Latin America. How much of the GDPR will Argentina incorporate into its updated law? Will any adequacy decisions need to be reviewed or revoked? Is there hope that Mexico will achieve adequacy?

What you’ll take away:

• An understanding of the similarities and differences between certain Latin American (Colombian, Argentinian, Mexican) privacy laws and the GDPR
• Practical considerations on how to structure a global compliance organization that accounts for the GDPR and Latin American privacy laws
• Insights on what changes to expect in Latin America in the next year