Overview Regarding The Data Protection Law In Costa Rica

The right to self-determination or right to data protection allows anyone to control the flow of their personal information and decide how they want it to be used, for what purposes, who can access it and how it can be shared.

This is not a new right in Costa Rica, the Constitutional Court had recognized and protected it since the 90s.

Protecting citizens' data

The Law and the Data Protection Regulation guarantee to all people, regardless of their nationality, residence or domicile, respect for their fundamental rights, that is, their right to self-determination in relation to their life or private activity and other personality rights, as well as the defense of their freedom.