Does Argentina have EU adequacy?

Yes. Argentina was one of the first Latin American countries to receive an EU adequacy decision, which allows personal data to flow freely from the EU to Argentina.

Is consent opt-in in Argentina?

Generally yes. Consent must be free, express, and informed under Law 25.326, which is closer to the EU opt-in model than some neighbouring countries.

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Cookie consent in Argentina

Consent and privacy law in Argentina

Argentina's Law 25.326 dates from 2000 and was one of the first Latin American privacy laws to earn an EU adequacy decision, meaning data can flow freely from the EU to Argentina. It is enforced by the AAIP. Consent is generally required and must be free, express, and informed, which is closer to the EU opt-in model than some neighbours. The law is being modernised by reform bills to align more closely with the GDPR, adding stronger rights and higher penalties. Privacy notices in Spanish are expected, and a data registration regime has historically applied. Cookies are treated as personal data when they identify a user.

Authority

Agencia de Acceso a la Información Pública (AAIP)

Status

25.326 since 2000, with reform under discussion

Primary law

PDPL

Languages

Español (Latinoamérica)

Who must comply

Public and private databases and anyone processing personal data of individuals in Argentina.

Penalties

Administrative fines and sanctions, with higher penalties proposed under reform bills

Key obligations

Obtain free, express and informed consent before processing
Provide notice of the purpose and recipients of the data
Register databases as required by the authority
Honor access, rectification and suppression rights
Apply appropriate technical and organizational security

Local guidance

Rely on Argentina's EU adequacy status for transfers
Use free, express, and informed consent
Provide notices in Spanish
Track the reform bills modernising Law 25.326

How ConsentX helps

Express, informed opt-in consent capture
Clear purpose and recipient notice in the banner
Rights request intake for access and suppression
Consent receipts and evidence logs
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This page is a plain-English summary for general information and is not legal advice. Confirm your obligations with qualified local counsel.

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