Data Protection in the Dominican Republic

National data protection authority in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic does not have a national data protection authority dedicated to overseeing matters related to data protection concerning processing activities performed by private persons or entities.

However, Section 29 of the DPL establishes that databases and registries, whether public or private, intended to provide credit reports (ie credit bureaus) are subject to the inspection and supervision of the Superintendent of Banks.

Additionally, the General Law for the Protection of Consumer or User Rights No. 358-05 determines that the National Institute for the Protection of Consumer Rights, "Pro Consumidor" is the competent authority for monitoring compliance in data protection in consumer matters. The "Pro-Consumidor" cannot impose fines or administrative sanctions but users, consumers and suppliers can initiate conciliation and arbitration processes before them.

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