Law 18.331
Personal Data Protection Act (Law 18.331)
Uruguay
In force since 2008
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Who must comply
Public and private databases and anyone processing personal data of individuals in Uruguay.
Penalties
Administrative sanctions including warnings, fines and database suspension, with fine amounts set in indexed units.
Key obligations
- Obtain prior, free, informed and express consent
- Register databases with the regulatory unit
- Provide notice of purpose and recipients
- Honor access, rectification and deletion rights
- Report data breaches to the regulatory unit
How ConsentX helps
Prior and express opt-in consent capture
Clear purpose notice for visitors in Uruguay
Rights request workflow
Consent receipts and evidence
Region rule engine tuned for Uruguay
Get Law 18.331 ready with ConsentX
This page is a plain-English summary for general information and is not legal advice. Confirm your obligations with qualified local counsel.
How to comply with Law 18.331 using ConsentX
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Scan your website
Run a free scan to find every cookie and tracker on your site, so you know exactly what needs consent under Law 18.331.
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Show a geo-aware consent banner
Add the ConsentX banner. It detects each visitor region and shows the consent experience that Law 18.331 requires, automatically.
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Block trackers until consent
Keep non-essential cookies and trackers blocked until the visitor agrees, so nothing fires before consent.
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Record tamper-evident proof
Every choice is stored as a tamper-evident consent receipt you can produce in a Law 18.331 audit.
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Handle data requests on time
Use the built-in DSAR workflow with SLA timers to answer access, deletion and opt-out requests within the legal deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Does Uruguay require opt-in consent?+
Yes. Law 18.331 requires prior, free, informed and express consent before processing personal data.
Who enforces Uruguay's data protection law?+
The Unidad Reguladora y de Control de Datos Personales, known as the URCDP, is the supervisory authority.