Enactment Of The Personal Data Protection Law

The Executive Branch of Paraguay has enacted Law No. 7593/2025, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for the protection of personal data and strengthening the constitutional right to privacy in an increasingly digital environment. This legislation expressly prohibits the processing of personal data by public or private entities without a valid legal basis, such as informed consent or the fulfillment of contractual obligations. Its primary objective is to ensure full respect for individuals' fundamental rights regarding the handling of their personal information.

The law introduces key rights for data subjects, including access, rectification, objection, deletion, portability, and the right to freely revoke consent, with enhanced safeguards for children and adolescents. It also requires organizations to implement robust technical and organizational security measures, ensure data minimization, and limit processing activities to clearly defined purposes, while