Prohibition on the behavioural profiling of minors in Bill for the protection of cognitive autonomy (7344-D-2025)

On 20 February 2026, the Bill for the protection of cognitive autonomy (7344-D-2025), including a prohibition on the behavioural profiling of minors, was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies. The Bill regulates “mass-reaching digital platforms”. The phrase refers to any platform that serves as a digital intermediary in Argentina that meets the thresholds of active user volume or billing established by subsequent regulations. The Bill would prohibit the use of intensive behavioural profiling ...

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20 FEB 2026 · Law / Act

Consumer protection authority governance in Bill for the protection of cognitive autonomy (7344-D-2025)

On 20 February 2026, the Bill for the protection of cognitive autonomy (7344-D-2025), including consumer protection authority governance, was introduced to the Argentine Chamber of Deputies. The Bill designates the Agency for Access to Public Information as the Enforcement Authority, operating with technical independence to oversee mass algorithmic recommendation systems, a term not defined in the Bill’s text. The Agency would administer a National Registry of Mass Algorithmic Recommendation ...

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19 FEB 2026 · Law / Act

Design requirement in Bill on preventive mental health regime in digital environments (7340-D-2025)

On 19 February 2026, the Bill Preventive Mental Health Regime in Digital Environments (7340-D-2025) was introduced to the Argentine Chamber of Deputies. The Bill would establish design obligations for digital platforms aimed at reducing mental health risks associated with algorithmic recommendation systems, with particular focus on children and adolescents. It would apply to platforms established in Argentina and to foreign platforms targeting the Argentine market with more than 100’000 month...

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19 DEC 2025 · Other

Agency for Access to Public Information investigation into alleged data breach

On 19 December 2025, the Agency for Access to Public Information (AAIP) initiated an investigation on its own initiative into an alleged massive leak of personal data of citizens. The AAIP, acting as the authority for Law No. 25,326 on the Protection of Personal Data, launched the inquiry following public reports of a security incident. The investigation aims to identify the entities responsible for processing the compromised data, determine the specific databases involved, and verify whether...

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22 NOV 2025 · International Agreement

G20 South Africa Summit Leaders' Declaration

On 22 November 2025, the Leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) issued a Declaration following the South Africa Summit, addressing Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Governance, and Innovation for Sustainable Development. The Leaders welcomed the work of the Task Force on AI, Data Governance and Innovation for Sustainable Development (Task Force) and reaffirmed the G20 AI principles, recalling earlier commitments in the New Delhi and Rio de Janeiro Leaders’ Declarations. The Declaration identifies ...

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16 OCT 2025 · Law / Act

Bill to establish special legal action to protect individuals' image rights against unauthorised content generated by AI (Bill no. 5945-D-2025)

On 16 October 2025, the Bill to establish special legal action to protect individuals’ image rights against unauthorised content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) was introduced to Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies. The Bill establishes a special legal action to protect individuals’ image rights against unauthorised content generated by artificial intelligence or similar technologies. It allows affected persons, their representatives, or heirs to file a claim digitally before any first-...

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18 SEP 2025 · International Agreement

Argentina-Brazil Memorandum of Understanding on privacy and personal data protection

On 18 September 2025, Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Argentina’s Agency for Access to Public Information (AAIP) to boost cooperation in privacy and personal data protection. The MoU applies to entities involved in cross-border data transfers, public consultations, and Artificial Intelligence regulatory sandboxes. It sets a framework for exchanging regulatory experiences, sharing investigation information, conducting joint ins...

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14 AUG 2025 · Law / Act

Facial recognition bill (Bill no. 4420-D-2025) introduced

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21 JUL 2025 · Law / Act

Bill on modification of Article 2 of Law 26.637 incorporating computer crimes, digital evidence, and chain of custody (3904-D-2025)

On 21 July 2025, the Bill No. 3904-D-2025 was introduced in the Chamber of Deputies. The Bill aims to amend Article 2 of Law No. 26.637, under the title Bank Security – Modification of Article 2 Incorporating Computer Crimes, Digital Evidence and Chain of Custody. The Bill mandates financial institutions and payment service providers, as defined by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA), to adopt both physical and digital security measures to protect individuals, assets, and sensit...

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08 JUL 2025 · Law / Act

Bill on Personal Data Protection in Artificial Intelligence Systems (No. 4243-D-2025)

On 7 August 2025, the Bill on Personal Data Protection in Artificial Intelligence Systems (No. 4243-D-2025) was introduced in the Chamber of Deputies. The Bill aims to establish a legal regime applicable to the use of personal data of citizens by natural or legal persons that develop, operate, implement, or commercialise artificial intelligence (AI) systems, covering any personal data processing conducted within Argentine territory or targeting persons in Argentina, irrespective of the operat...

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08 JUL 2025 · Law / Act

Bill No. 4243-D-2025 introduced, covering use of personal data in AI systems

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15 MAY 2025 · Law / Act

Bill 2397-D-2025 introduced, covering AI

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13 MAY 2025 · Law / Act

Bill on Protection of Privacy, Dignity and Fundamental Rights of People Against the Manipulation of Images with Nudeness or Defamatory Contexts Using Artificial Intelligence (2300-D-2025) was introduced to Chamber of Deputies

On 13 May 2025, the Bill on Protection of Privacy, Dignity and Fundamental Rights of People Against the Manipulation of Images with Nudeness or Defamatory Contexts Using Artificial Intelligence (2300-D-2025) was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies. The Bill establishes criminal offences against the manipulation of nude images using artificial intelligence. The bill covers all instances in which there occurs a "digital alteration or creation of an image using any technology, including AI, to in

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05 MAY 2025 · Law / Act

Cybersecurity regulation in Personal Data Protection Bill (S-0644/2025)

On 5 May 2025, the Personal Data Protection Bill (S-0644/2025) was introduced to the Argentine Senate. The Bill would establish obligations on data controllers and processors to implement technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of personal data. These measures would be required to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data, taking into account the nature of processing and associated risks. The Bill would also require the development of incident respo...

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05 MAY 2025 · Law / Act

Government access to data provisions in Personal Data Protection Bill (S-0644/2025)

On 5 May 2025, the Personal Data Protection Bill (S-0644/2025) was introduced to the Argentine Senate. The Bill would establish rules governing access to personal data by public authorities. Access would be permitted only when based on law and subject to principles of necessity, proportionality, and purpose limitation. As a general rule, such access would require prior judicial authorisation. The Bill would also include provisions for transparency, accountability, and oversight, allowing for ...

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29 APR 2025 · Law / Act

Cybersecurity regulation in Bill on amending data protection law (1948-D-2025)

On 29 April 2025, the proposed Bill on amending data protection law (1948-D-2025) was introduced in the Chamber of Deputies. This Bill incorporates cybersecurity regulations, requiring data controllers and processors to implement necessary technical and organisational measures to ensure personal data security and prevent security incidents. It mandates the reporting of such incidents to relevant authorities and affected individuals within 72 hours of becoming aware of the incident. If the res...

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06 MAR 2025 · Law / Act

Informational Protection Act (2894-D-2025)

On 3 June 2025, the Bill on Information Protection (Bill no. 2894-D-2025) was introduced to the Argentine Chamber of Deputies. The Bill establishes the right of individuals, without discrimination, to protect their honour and receive accurate information, aiming to support informed public opinion while balancing freedom of expression and press. Media outlets are expected to promote pluralism by presenting diverse perspectives on events. The Bill introduces an “information protection action,” ...

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09 DEC 2024 · Policy / Guidance

Guidance on Personal Data Protection Practices of Minors in Digital Environments

On 9 December 2024, the Argentinian National Agency for Access to Public Information (AAIP) published two guides aimed at strengthening personal data protection practices for teenagers on online platforms. These guides are designed to improve recognition of privacy risks and adopt effective strategies to mitigate them. They also provide parents and educators with practical tools and pedagogical approaches to support teenagers in navigating digital environments safely.

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18 NOV 2024 · International Agreement

G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders' Declaration

On 18 November 2024, the G20 leaders issued a declaration addressing global challenges in artificial intelligence (AI). They emphasised the need for a pro-innovation regulatory and governance approach that upholds human rights, transparency, fairness, accountability, safety, ethics, bias mitigation, privacy, and data protection. The declaration called for international cooperation, leveraging the UN and other fora to incorporate perspectives from both developed and developing nations. Discuss...

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01 NOV 2024 · Other

AAIP investigation into Worldcoin regarding the treatment of personal data

On 11 January 2024, the Argentinian Agency for Access to Public Information (AAIP) announced the advancement of its investigation into the WorldCoin Foundation's processing of personal data. The investigation, which began in August 2023, is examining potential violations of the Law on Protection of Personal Data. Specifically, WorldCoin has been alleged to scan the face and iris of individuals in exchange for monetary compensation in cryptocurrencies. The AAIP has requested additional documen...

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30 OCT 2024 · Other

AAIP Guide for public and private entities on transparency and personal data protection for responsible artificial intelligence

On 30 October 2024, the Agency of Access to Public Information of Argentina closes a consultation on the preliminary Guide for public and private entities on transparency and personal data protection for responsible artificial intelligence (AI). The Guide applies to public and private organisations developing and using AI. The Guide sets out challenges and risks associated with AI. It sets out principles of lawfulness, consent, and transparency and offers recommendations for implementing such...

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28 OCT 2024 · International Agreement

Declaration on data scraping and privacy

On 28 October 2024, a coalition of 17 global data protection authorities, including from New Zealand, Canada, Australia, China, Argentina and the UK, among others, issued a follow-up statement on data scraping. The statement builds on a joint statement by the authorities in August 2023 urging social media platforms to implement safeguards against data scraping. The statement specifies additional requirements, including that companies must comply with data protection laws when using personal ...

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28 OCT 2024 · Other

Global data protection authorities issue statement on data scraping, covering AI

This Concluding Statement builds on the Joint statement on data scraping and the protection of privacy (the Initial Statement), published August 24, 2023, which highlighted the following key messages:

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27 SEP 2024 · Policy / Guidance

Argentina releases guidance on transparency and personal data protection in AI

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20 SEP 2024 · Law / Act

Data protection regulation in Bill on safe digital environments for children and adolescents (Bill 5379-D-2024)

On 20 September 2024, the Bill on safe digital environments for children and adolescents including data protection regulation was introduced at the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina. The Bill emphasises that companies offering digital products or services accessible to children and adolescents must prioritise their privacy, dignity, and security over commercial interests when conflicts arise. It also mandates that default privacy settings should be high, unless the company can justify a differ...

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19 SEP 2024 · Law / Act

Bill to amend Penal Code criminalising production or distribution of AI-generated child abuse images (No. 327-D-2024)

On 19 September 2024, the Bill to amend the Penal Code criminalising the production or distribution of AI-generated child abuse images (No. 327-D-2024) was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies. The Bill seeks to criminalise the production, distribution, and possession of child abuse images or videos created or manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI). It aims to address the increasing misuse of AI in generating explicit sexual representations of minors, including the modification of im...

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06 SEP 2024 · International Agreement

ICO joint statement on a common international approach to age assurance

On 6 September 2024, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published a joint statement on a common international approach to age assurance. The joint statement is signed by the ICO, alongside privacy regulatory bodies from Gibraltar, the Philippines, Canada, Argentina, and Mexico. The joint statement sets out a number of principles which must be observed to ensure that data protection is safeguarded in the implementation of age assurance. Principles include lawfulness of personal inform...

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09 AUG 2024 · International Agreement

Cartagena de Indias Declaration for Governance, the construction of AI ecosystems and the promotion of AI education in an Ethical and Responsible manner in Latin America and the Caribbean

On 9 August 2024, the “Cartagena de Indias Declaration for Governance, the construction of AI ecosystems and the promotion of AI education in an Ethical and Responsible manner in Latin America and the Caribbean” was signed by the governments of 16 countries of the region (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Dominican Republic, Surinam, and Uruguay). The Declaration states the commitment to promote AI governance...

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29 JUL 2024 · Law / Act

Law Amending the Criminal Code Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence to Create or Manipulate Audiovisual Content (3955-D-2024)

On 29 July 2024, the Law Amending the Criminal Code Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence to Create or Manipulate Audiovisual Content (3955-D-2024) was introduced in the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina. The Law would amend the Argentine criminal code to criminalise the use of artificial intelligence without consent to create or modify audiovisual content which potentially or actually harms a person's personal and professional activities, public reputation, or creates fictitious scenar...

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26 JUL 2024 · Other

Argentina establishes AI security unit

Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 26/07/2024 VISTO el Expediente N° EX-2024-72915289- -APN-UGA#MSG, la Ley de Ministerios (texto ordenado por Decreto N° 438 del 12 de marzo de 1992) y sus modificatorias, el Decreto N° 50 del 19 de diciembre de 2019 y sus modificatorios, la Decisión Administrativa Nº 340 del 16 de mayo de 2024, la Resolución del MINISTERIO DE SEGURIDAD Nº 428 del 27 de mayo de 2024, y CONSIDERANDO: Que la Ley de Ministerios (t.o. 1992) establece la competencia del MINISTERIO DE SEGURIDAD en todo lo concerniente a la seguridad interior, a la preservación de la libertad, la vida y el patri

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12 JUL 2024 · Law / Act

Bill on Freedom of Expression, the Right to Information, and the Exchange of Ideas on Social Networks and Internet Search Engines (Bill No. 1193-S-2024)

On 12 July 2024, the Bill on Freedom of Expression, the Right to Information, and the Exchange of Ideas on Social Networks and Internet Search Engines was introduced in the Senate of Argentina. The Bill applies to online social networks and internet search engines operating within Argentina, targeting both horizontal and vertical platforms. The Bill imposes obligations on social networks, which are only allowed to remove content in cases of judicial orders, evident criminal activity, third-pa...

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11 JUL 2024 · Law / Act

Bill on Digital Identity (Bill No. 3720-D-2024)

On 11 July 2024, the Bill on Digital Identity addressing digital identity crimes was introduced in the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina. The Bill addresses unauthorised dissemination of intimate images, digital harassment, and identity impersonation. The Bill also introduces penalties ranging from six months to two years for such offences, with aggravated punishments for crimes involving, for example, minors, women, or the use of false identities. The Bill also amends the existing Penal Code ...

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10 JUL 2024 · Law / Act

Bill on digitally retouched advertising (Bill No. 1181-S-2024)

On 10 July 2024, the Bill on digitally retouched advertising was introduced in the Senate of Argentina. The Bill regulates advertising that uses images retouched through digital tools or artificial intelligence, requiring that all such advertisements include a visible disclaimer stating that the image of the human person has been digitally retouched and/or modified. The Bill mandates that the disclaimer must be clear in graphical advertisements and displayed long enough in audio-visual advert...

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10 JUN 2024 · Law / Act

Design requirement in Bill 3003-D-2024 establishing a legal framework for the regulation of the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence

On 10 June 2024, Bill 3003-D-2024, establishing a legal framework for the regulation of the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), was introduced in the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina. The Bill would establish a legal framework for the responsible use of AI in Argentina, safeguarding citizens' rights and promoting ethical and transparent AI applications. It draws on similar regulatory efforts in the EU, US, UK, OECD, UNESCO, and Latin American countries such as Peru, Mexico, and C...

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01 JUN 2024 · Executive Order

AAIP Resolution 126/2024 on approval of registers and sanctions in Law No. 25.326

On 1 June 2024, Resolution 126/2024 adopted by the Agency for Access to Public Information (AAIP), enters into force. The resolution establishes the classification of violations and the regime for grading sanctions for violations of Law No. 25,326. Additionally, it creates the national "Do Not Call" Registry, its management system, the procedure for the registration, cancellation, and change of ownership of telephone lines, and the form for requesting consultation of those registered in the ...

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31 MAY 2024 · Law / Act

Bill requiring watermarking in audiovisual content created with AI representing persons

On 31 May 3024, the Bill requiring watermarking in audiovisual content created with AI representing persons (S-0959/2024) was introduced in the Senate. The Bill would require the National Communications Entity (ENACOM) to annually prepare and present to the National Congress a detailed report on technologies used for digital content falsification, such as deepfakes. The report must cover the technologies, algorithms, and platforms used and assess the potential risks these technologies pose to...

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17 MAY 2024 · Law / Act

Resolution requesting reports from executive branch on the prevention and control actions provided by the Ministry of National Security related to the activities of Worldcoin Foundation and Tools for Humanity

On 17 May 2024, the Resolution requesting reports from the executive branch on activities of the Worldcoin Foundation and Tools for Humanity (Deputies File 2385-D-2024) was introduced to the Argentine Chamber of Deputies. The resolution aims to address the executive branch regarding the activities of companies Worldcoin Foundation and Tools for Humanity, which involve obtaining biometric data from residents through iris scanning. The resolution requests information from the Ministry of Nation...

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07 MAY 2024 · Law / Act

Law for Preventing Gambling Addiction

On 7 May 2024, the Bill for Preventing Gambling Addiction was introduced to the Argentine Parliament. The Bill aims at raising awareness about gambling addictions and developing prevention and intervention strategies. The Bill would require websites to publish a health warning message informing about the negative consequences of gambling. Additionally, the Bill would restrict the online advertising and promotion of games of chance.

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02 MAY 2024 · International Agreement

Hiroshima AI Process Friends Group

On 2 May 2024, the Japan Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) issued an update on the adoption of more than 40 countries of the Hiroshima AI Process Comprehensive Policy Framework, establishing the Hiroshima AI Process Friends Group. The Framework, initiated in May 2023 following the G7 Hiroshima Summit, was established to address the rapid development of generative AI and discuss measures to ensure the safe, secure, and trustworthy development of AI. The signatory countries ...

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29 APR 2024 · Law / Act

Local content requirement in Act amending Bill 26522 on Audiovisual Communication on Digital Platforms including national production quotas

On 29 April 2024, the Act amending Bill 26522 on Audiovisual Communication on Digital Platforms, including local content requirement, was introduced in the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina. The Act would introduce several amendments to the Audiovisual Communication Services Bill 26522. It defines new categories such as subscription broadcasting, on-demand audiovisual services, live and linear content distribution, and digital content distribution services. These definitions aim to encompass m...

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