ICLG – Data Protection 2023

1 Relevant Legislation and Competent Authorities

1.1 What is the principal data protection legislation?

The legal framework for data protection is found in Articles 6 and 16 of the Mexican Constitution, as well as in the Federal Law for the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties, published in July 2010, and its Regulations, published in December 2011 (hereinafter the "FLPPDHPP").

1.2 Is there any other general legislation that impacts data protection?

Yes, as follows: the General Law for the Protection of Personal Data in the Possession of Obliged Subjects, which regulates the processing of personal information in the possession of any Federal, State or local authority (the "Law"); the Privacy Notice Rules, published in January 2013; the Binding Self-Regulation Parameters, also published in January 2013; and the General Guidelines for the Protection of Personal Data for the public sector (Federal, State or local authorities). It is