The primary purpose of Law No. 6698, the Law on the Protection of Personal Data, is to safeguard the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals, particularly the right to privacy, in relation to the processing of personal data.
This law establishes principles for:
- Ensuring the protection of personal data.
- Guiding organizations and individuals on lawful data collection, storage, and processing.
- Creating trust between individuals and organizations that handle their data.
By enforcing strict rules, Law No. 6698 aims to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or exploitation of personal information while ensuring transparency and accountability in data management.