In more detail
On 15 January 2024, the Commission published its conclusions regarding the first review of the adequacy decisions adopted — pursuant to Article 25(6) of Directive 95/46/EC ("Directive") — in 1995. In these decisions, the Commission had determined that 11 countries or territories, including Argentina, guaranteed an adequate level of protection of personal data. This allowed data transfers from the EU to these countries.
With the entry into force of the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/67914 in 2018, it was established that adequacy decisions issued under the Directive would remain in force but be subject to review every four years.
In this first review, the Commission determined that data protection frameworks in the countries and territories under review have evolved through legislative reforms and regulations of the data protection authorities, among others.
In the case of Argentina, the Commission highlighted the importance of the independence of the Agency for Access to Public Information as a supervisory authority and the ratification of Convention 108+ in 2023. In addition, the Commission noted that the Data Protection Bill introduced in Congress could consolidate these developments, further strengthening the data protection framework in the country.
This decision is relevant as it positions the country at the forefront in the protection of personal data and enables fluidity and security in international operations.
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