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October 12, 2017
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Big Changes May Be Coming To Argentina's Data Protection Laws

Even though Argentina has some of the strictest data protection laws in Latin America, it is currently seeking to further overhaul those laws in two significant ways.

First, it would align its laws to align with the GDPR requirements.

Second, new legislation (the Localization Bill) would require certain data be stored exclusively in Argentina.

The Localization Bill is yet another potential law that seeks greater government control over personal data storage, creating new challenges for entities that may provide services or products for the Argentina government or provide services or products for service providers that store or access data.

These challenges may include responding to international subpoenas, creating a process to segregate data records, having appropriate access controls, and either establishing or contracting with reputable and secure data centers located within the country.

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Colombian Draft Regulation Introduces Accountability Principle To Data Transfers

Under Colombia's data protection framework, any country outside of Colombia is classified as a "third country”, and therefore, personal data can only be transferred to another country when an adequate level of protection is guaranteed.
 
There are several options that can show adequate data protection, including the Colombian Superintendencia of Industry and Commerce to give consent, if an exception is made, a statement is issued regarding the intent to transfer data, and last, to create and use binding corporate rules.
 
Last, it's important to note that Colombian draft regulation will only apply to the transfer of personal data between a controller and another controller. The draft regulation is expected to be approved in September.

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Uruguay First Country In The World To Legally Regulate Marijuana

Uruguay will begin sales of legal marijuana for adult residents. Uruguay's parliament gave final approval to the measure in December 2013, making it the first country in the world to legally regulate the production, distribution and sale of marijuana for adults.
 
The Uruguayan model allows four forms of access to marijuana: medical marijuana through the Ministry of Public Health, domestic cultivation of up to six plants per household, membership clubs where up to 45 members can collectively produce up to 99 plants, and licensed sale in pharmacies to adult residents.
 
Regulation will be overseen by the government's Institute for the Regulation and Control of Cannabis (IRCCA). Sales to minors, driving under the influence of marijuana, and all forms of advertising, are prohibited.

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