On Aug. 27, 2024, PR RICO LEG reported bill PC 262 approval, became Law 185-2024.
Document dated Aug. 27, received from PR RICO LEG Sep. 4, summarized Sep. 6.
On Jul. 17, PR RICO LEG passed bill to protect minors' personal data.
PR RICO LEG passed bill PC 262 Cyber privacy protection act for our children, youth.
Bill Provisions
Prohibits any operator, employee, or agent of a web page classified as a social network from publishing/disclosing personal information of minor users residing in Puerto Rico.
Express consent of user and of guardian needed for information beyond name and city.
Requires all social web pages to establish simple and easy-to-understand process so that minor users can set privacy options as part of the registration of each account.
Establishes civil penalties for those who fail to comply with the provisions herein.
Grants jurisdiction to Telecommunications Bureau of Puerto Rico (NET) to address complaints and to adopt the necessary regulations to ensure compliance of this act.
Violations are subject to a civil penalty of up to $25,0000.00 for each violation.
Legislative History
On Jan. 7, 2021, bill introduced in House; on Nov. 9, 2022 bill passed in House.
On Nov. 9, 2022, bill introduced in Senate; on Jun. 25, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On Jul. 17, 2024, bill signed by House and Senate; pending delivery to governor.
Effectiveness
If enacted, the act will become effective on Mar. 1, 2025.
Aug. 2024 PR RICO LEG Bill Approval
On Aug. 27, 2024, PR RICO LEG reported bill PC 262 approval, became Law 185-2024.
Document dated Aug. 27, received from PR RICO LEG Sep. 4, summarized Sep. 6.
Regulators
PR RICO LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
Law 185-2024, Bill PC0262, 8/27/2024; Bill, PC0262, 7/17/2024
