Under Law No. 6698, several key terms are defined to ensure clarity and consistency in data protection practices. These definitions include:
- Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
- Data Subject: An individual whose personal data is being processed.
- Data Controller: A natural or legal person, public authority, or agency that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
- Data Processor: A person or entity that processes personal data on behalf of the data controller.
- Sensitive Personal Data: Data that requires a higher level of protection due to its sensitive nature, such as health data, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, etc