Mexican Chamber of Deputies receives initiatives from the President to protect artists' rights against AI misuse

Primary source (comunicacionsocial.diputados.gob.mx) dated 24 February 2026 in MX. See linked source for full text.

Official materialCopyright & Ip ·Labor & WorkforceOfficial source · comunicacionsocial.diputados.gob.mx ↗

01 JUL 2025 · Law / Act

Government access to data requirement in Law of the National System of Investigation and Intelligence in Public Security Matters

On 1 July 2025, the Law of the National System of Investigation and Intelligence in Public Security Matters was adopted by the Senate. The law grants the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) the authority to collect and centralise data from public and private entities through a Central Intelligence Platform managed by the National Intelligence Centre. The system may gather vehicle registrations, property data, telecommunications information, biometric records, and commercial ...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · comunicacionsocial.senado.gob.mx ↗

01 JUN 2025 · National Strategy

Mexico National AI Agenda 2024-2030 and CONAIA Framework

Mexico National AI Agenda 2024-2030 establishing the National AI Coordination Council (CONAIA), risk-based compliance framework, and AI governance aligned with regional standards.

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · gob.mx ↗

08 APR 2025 · National Strategy

2025 APEC Digital and AI Ministerial Statement

APEC 2025 Digital and AI Ministerial Statement “Digital and AI Transformation toward Prosperity and Sustainable Growth for All” Incheon, Republic of Korea, 4-6 August 2025

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · apec.org ↗

21 MAR 2025 · Law / Act

Data protection authority governance in Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties

On 21 March 2025, the Mexico Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP) entered into force. The publication is part of a broader legislative package that includes three different laws: the General Law on Transparency and Access to Public Information, the General Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Obligated Parties and the Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties, each with its own article structure and scope of ap...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · diputados.gob.mx ↗

21 MAR 2025 · Law / Act

Data protection authority governance in Decree Proposing the Amendment of Various Articles of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States regarding organisational simplification

On 21 March 2025, the Decree proposing the amendment of various articles of the political constitution of the United Mexican States was partially implemented, modifying the governance of regulatory authorities, including data protection oversight. The amendment includes dissolution of the National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information, and Protection of Personal Data (INAI), with its functions transferred to the Secretariat of Anti-Corruption and Good Governance (SABG), following ...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · gaceta.diputados.gob.mx ↗

21 MAR 2025 · Law / Act

Data protection regulation in Federal Law on protection of personal data held by private parties, including data protection regulation (No. LXVI/1SPO-1645)

On 21 March 2025, the Mexico Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP) entered into force. The law establishes data processing principles such as lawfulness, purpose limitation, consent, data quality, proportionality, and accountability. It establishes protections for sensitive and financial information, requiring explicit consent from individuals for processing such data. Private entities are mandated to provide comprehensive privacy notices, delineatin...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · diputados.gob.mx ↗

21 MAR 2025 · Law / Act

Cross-border data transfer regulation in Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties

On 21 March 2025, the Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP) entered into force. The publication forms part of a legislative package that includes three separate Laws: the General Law on Transparency and Access to Public Information, the General Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Obligated Parties, and the Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties. The LFPDPPP regulates international transfers of personal data ...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · diputados.gob.mx ↗

19 FEB 2025 · Law / Act

Bill amending Article 73 of the Political Constitution to include artificial intelligence within the legislative powers of the Mexican Congress

On 19 February 2025, the Bill amending Article 73 of the Political Constitution to include artificial intelligence within the legislative powers of the Mexican Congress was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies The Bill seeks to explicitly empower Congress to enact laws governing AI, recognising its transformative role across various domains and the need for regulatory oversight. The Bill aims to enable Mexico to develop clear and effective AI regulations that support responsible innovation w...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · gaceta.diputados.gob.mx ↗

31 JAN 2025 · Law / Act

Reform of Data Protection and Transparency Laws focusing on restructuring INAI

On 31 January 2025, the government of Mexico announced its intention to submit a series of reforms to the Congress of the Union. The reform involves the transfer of 80% of the INAI's current responsibilities to the Anti-Corruption and Good Governance Secretariat, which will operate using only 35% of the INAI's previous budget. The reforms will entail the repeal of the extant Federal Law of Transparency and Access to Public Information and the introduction of new general laws governing transpa...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · gob.mx ↗

09 JAN 2025 · Court Case

Mexico Supreme Court rules that works created by AI cannot be granted copyrighted

Primary source (scjn.gob.mx) dated 1 September 2025 in MX. See linked source for full text.

Court recordCopyright & Ip ·Generative AIOfficial source · scjn.gob.mx ↗

29 NOV 2024 · Law / Act

Decree reforming, adding and repealing various provisions of the Organic Law of the Federal Public Administration

On 29 November 2024, the Decree reforming, adding and repealing various provisions of the Organic Law of the Federal Public Administration was implemented following its publication in the Official Journal of the Federation on the previous day. The Decree restructures the Federal Executive and its constituent bodies, including creating the new Ministry of Anticorruption and Good Governance and the Agency of Digital Transformation and Telecommunications. The Ministry will be tasked with promoti...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · dof.gob.mx ↗

27 NOV 2024 · Court Case

Supreme Court decision about data controllership of search engine managers under Federal Data Protection Law (FLPPDPP)

On 27 November 2024, the Supreme Court of Mexico ruled that search engine operators can not be considered data controllers under the Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (FLPPDPP). The Court determined that search engine providers do not exercise control over the personal data processed through their services, as they do not determine the content displayed in search results or the purposes of data processing. The Court thus recognised search engine providers ...

Court recordNational StrategyOfficial source · internet2.scjn.gob.mx ↗

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:

Official materialData Privacy & Protection ·Generative AIOfficial source · priv.gc.ca ↗

11 OCT 2024 · Executive Order

Second resolution of modifications to miscellaneous fiscal Resolution for 2024 including definition of intermediation of digital services

On 11 October 2024, the second resolution of modifications to fiscal resolution for 2024 including withholding tax enters into force. It clarifies the definition of digital intermediation services under the Mexican value-added tax (VAT) law. It applies to non-resident digital platforms that facilitate transactions between sellers and buyers in exchange for payment or compensation. It specifies that platforms qualify as intermediaries even if they present themselves as mere online stores or ag...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · dof.gob.mx ↗

06 SEP 2024 · Standard / Framework

Guidelines for Certification Scheme of Persons in the Protection of Personal Data

On 6 September 2024, the National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection (INAI) issued the Guidelines for Certification Scheme of Persons in the Protection of Personal Data. Personal data protection certification is a process intended to recognise demonstrated compliance with data protection obligations. The Guidelines outline the conditions, policies, methods, rules, requirements, criteria, manuals, and procedures necessary for the operation of the cert...

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · dof.gob.mx ↗

17 JUL 2024 · Law / Act

General Law on Neuro-Rights and Neurotechnologies

On 17 July 2024, the General Law on Neuro-Rights and Neurotechnologies was introduced to the Senate of Mexico. The Law aims to establish a legal framework for the protection of human rights in the context of neurotechnological advances. It covers a range of activities related to the development and use of neurotechnologies, ensuring the protection of human dignity, privacy, autonomy, and integrity. The Law sets out principles for equitable access, confidentiality, governance, and compliance, ...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · pleno.senado.gob.mx ↗

03 JUN 2024 · Law / Act

Decree amending Article 11 of General Law on Humanities, Science, Technology, and Innovation

On 6 March 2024, a draft decree to amend the General Law on Humanities, Science, Technology, and Innovation by adding a new section, VIII Bis, was introduced to the Senate of Mexico. This amendment focuses on the study, research, and development of knowledge in artificial intelligence (AI) and the training of professionals in this field. The proposed amendment emphasises the transformative impact of AI on society and the economy, highlighting its role in driving technological innovation, impr...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · senado.gob.mx ↗

28 FEB 2024 · Law / Act

Decree amending Article 30 and Article 86 of the General Law of Education

On 28 February 2024, the decree amending Article 30 and Article 86 of the General Law of Education was introduced to the Senate of Mexico. The Decree aims to modernise education by emphasising the responsible use, comprehension, and application of AI. The decree would require the inclusion of AI-related content in curricula and programmes and the promotion of AI training. The proposed decree aims to establish the basis for the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of public policies rel...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · pleno.senado.gob.mx ↗

14 FEB 2024 · Law / Act

Decree to amend General Law on Women's Access to a Life Free from Violence and the Federal Penal Code to include digital sexual violence

On 14 February 2024, the Decree to amend the General Law on Women's Access to a Life Free from Violence and the Federal Penal Code to include digital sexual violence was introduced to the Senate of Mexico. The degree aims to address the misuse of digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfakes, which have facilitated new forms of violence against women. The proposed decree aims to incorporate the notion of “digital falsification media”, defined as technology that uses...

Primary legal sourceContent ModerationOfficial source · pleno.senado.gob.mx ↗

07 FEB 2023 · Executive Order

Mexico: Agreement approving interpretation criteria for personal data protection laws

On 7 February 2023, the Mexican National Institute for Access to Information and Protection of Personal Data (INAI) published the “Agreement through which it approved the criteria for interpretation pursuant to Article 199 and 200 of the General Law on Transparency and Access to Public Information of 4 May 2015, as amended, and Articles 144 and 145 of the Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties”. The Agreement incorporates several headings and control codes regulati...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · dof.gob.mx ↗

12 JAN 2023 · International Agreement

Singapore-Mexico Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation on personal data protection

On 1 December 2023, Singapore's Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) and Mexico's National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information, and Personal Data Protection (INAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve collaboration on personal data protection. The PDPC and INAI agreed to collaborate on the development of compatible data transfer mechanisms, support for technological innovation, information sharing, best practices exchange, and joint research on emerging privacy ...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · pdpc.gov.sg ↗

31 AUG 2021 · Law / Act

Data breach notification requirement in proposed data protection reform

On 31 August 2021, the amendment to the Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties ("data protection law") was rejected after failing to be passed by Congress before the end of the LXIV legislature. Senator José Alberto Galarza Villaseñor introduced the initiative to increase data security and breach notifications, requiring the reporting of breaches within 72 hours to both the data owner and the National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information and Protect...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · infosen.senado.gob.mx ↗

31 AUG 2021 · Law / Act

Local content requirement in proposal to amend Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law

On 31 August 2021, the amendment to the Mexican Federal Law of Telecommunications and Broadcasting was rejected after failing to be passed by Congress before the end of the LXIV legislature. The proposed amendment would have imposed a local content quota of 30% on online streaming platforms.

Primary legal sourceContent ModerationOfficial source · senado.gob.mx ↗

28 APR 2021 · Executive Order

Location of computing facilities provisions in Regulation of Financial Technology Institutions Law

On 28 April 2021, the "Provisions applicable to electronic payment fund institutions under the Law to Regulate Financial Technology Institutions" (Provisions) came into force, 90 days after their publication in the Official Journal of the Federation. The Provisions seek to implement Articles 48.2, 54.1, 56.1 and 56.2 of the Law to Regulate Financial Technology Institutions. According to Article 49, electronic payment institutions must attach documentation to the application for authorisation ...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · dof.gob.mx ↗

24 JUL 2020 · Executive Order

Second resolution of amendments to fiscal resolution of 2020, including guidance on remittance of withholding taxes for foreign providers of digital services

On 24 July 2020, the guidance on the remittance of withholding taxes for foreign providers of digital services, as part of the second resolution of amendments to the Miscellaneous Fiscal Resolution for 2020 entered into force. The guidance outlines two methods for remitting withholding taxes. Providers can either remit the taxes in Mexican pesos through authorised financial institutions or opt to make the payment from abroad. Payments in U.S. dollars must be based on the exchange rate publish...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · dof.gob.mx ↗

01 JUN 2020 · Law / Act

Registration requirement for foreign digital services in Amendment to VAT Law (2019)

On 1 June 2020, the decree amending various provisions of the Value Added Tax Law is implemented. The reform introduced an obligation for foreign digital service providers to register with the Federal Registry of Taxpayers. Digital services include downloading or accessing images, movies, text, information, video, audio, music, and games, including dating and distance learning services. Services used to download electronic books, newspapers and magazines are excluded.

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · dof.gob.mx ↗

01 JUN 2020 · Law / Act

VAT on digital services in 2020 tax reform

On 1 June 2020, the decree amending various provisions of the Value Added Tax Law is implemented. The reform introduced a 16 per cent VAT on the digital services used to download or access images, movies, text, information, video, audio, music, and games, including dating and distance learning services. Services used to download electronic books, newspapers and magazines are excluded. The VAT is applied to services operating or acting as intermediaries for users residing in Mexican territory.

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · dof.gob.mx ↗

07 JAN 2020 · Law / Act

Content Moderation Regulation in Mexican Copyright Law

On 1 July 2020, the amendment to the Mexican Copyright Law entered into force. Under the amendment, Internet service providers may actively monitor content contrary to human dignity, content affecting rights and freedoms and content that encourage violence or the commission of a crime.

Primary legal sourceContent ModerationOfficial source · diputados.gob.mx ↗

Report

México: evaluación del estadío de preparación de la inteligencia artificial

Maps Mexico's capacity for ethical AI across regulation, public institutions, inclusion, education and infrastructure. The report identifies gaps in coordinated AI governance and recommends an integrated legal framework, institutional responsibilities and a national strategy grounded in human rights.

Official materialNational Strategy ·Research & DevelopmentOfficial source · unesdoc.unesco.org ↗

Other

Artificial Intelligence, State Power, and Legal Dilemmas

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Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · re.sre.gob.mx ↗

National Strategy

Hacia una Estrategia de IA en México: Aprovechando la Revolución de la IA (Toward an AI Strategy in Mexico)

AI law in Mexico: Commissioned by the British Embassy and authored by Oxford Insights and C Minds, this June 2018 white paper sets out 21 actionable recommendations to help Mexico harness artificial intelligence for economic and social development. The report proposes a multi-stakeholder governance model, data and infrastructure priorities, R&D and skills investments, and ethics/regulatory guidance to guide a national AI strategy....

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · gov.uk ↗

Law / Act

Iniciativa que reforma diversas disposiciones del Código Penal Federal y de la Ley Federal del Derecho de Autor en materia de IA generativa (Bill amending Criminal Code and Copyright law re: generative AI)

AI law in Mexico: Proposed federal initiative (presented April 30, 2025) would add new criminal offenses addressing misuse of generative AI (deepfakes, non-consensual biometric use, deceptive manipulation) to the Código Penal Federal and amend the Ley Federal del Derecho de Autor to (i) recognize works assisted by AI, (ii) exclude autonomous AI-generated works from copyright protection, and (iii) require transparency about AI-assisted creation. The bill establishes sanctions including imprisonment and fines and sets a framework for protecting identity, authorship transparency, and copyright integrity....

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · consilium.europa.eu ↗

Other

Law for the Ethical Regulation of Artificial Intelligence for the Mexican United States (2023)

Official legislative proposal from Mexico. Publication date not verified; see linked source for current status.

Official materialData Privacy & ProtectionOfficial source · sil.gobernacion.gob.mx ↗