Privacy Law at Venezuela
Venezuela's data protection and privacy framework is primarily derived from constitutional provisions, judicial decisions, and sector-specific regulations. While there is no comprehensive national data protection law, several legal instruments and principles collectively address aspects of personal data privacy.
Constitutional and Judicial Foundations
Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Article 28 guarantees the right to access personal data and the secrecy and inviolability of private communication.
🏛️ Sector-Specific Regulations
**Law on Banking Sector Institutions (2014)*: Grants the Superintendent of Banks authority over data protection in the financial sectr.
**Law on Data Messages and Electronic Signatures (2001)*: Addresses electronic communications and signaturs.
**Law Protecting the Privacy of Communications (1991)*: Prohibits unauthorized interception of communicatios.
**Law of Informatics Crimes (2001)*: Covers offenses related to computer systems and daa.
**Law for the Protection of Children and Adolescents (2007)*: Includes provisions for protecting minors' daa.
**Regulation for the Protection of the Rights of Uers in Telecommunications Services (2018)*: Addresses user rights in telecommunicatios
⚖️ Enforcement and Remedies
*Civil Remedies: Violations can result in fines ranging from 200 to 600 tax units (approximately USD 500 to USD 1,50).
*Criminal Remedies: Offenses under the Law of Data Processing Crimes can lead to imprisonment from two to six yeas.
*Judicial Actions: Individuals can file a "habeas data" action to update, rectify, or destroy inaccurate or illegitimate daa.
Venezuela's data protection landscape is characterized by constitutional rights, judicial interpretations, and sector-specific regulatin. While there is no overarching data protection law, the existing legal framework provides mechanisms for individuals to safeguard their personal data and seek remedies in cases of violatins.
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