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Data Economy, Privacy and Cybersecurity Newsletter - April 2026
In this newsletter, we offer the latest updates on everything related to the data economy, privacy, and cybersecurity. We cover the most recent rulings from relevant authorities and agencies, key court decisions, and the most important news in this field.Evolution of person data rules in Peru: Implementation of the new regulations, administrative action and legislation forecasts
Data protection rules have evolved at a particularly vigorous pace over recent years in Peru, fueled by a strengthened regulatory framework (driven by the entry into force of the new Regulations for the Data Protection Law) and increasingly active and technical oversight by the Peruvian data protection authority.Garrigues and CeCo present the third edition of the comparative analysis of competition regimes in Latin America
This edition updates and compares the competition regimes of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru, incorporating regulatory developments and recent practices through March 2026.Peru boosts tourism investment with a new general law that introduces strategic tax advantages for ZEDT and activities outside them
The new General Tourism Law of Peru approved various tax incentives for the tourism sector with the aim of promoting and regulating the sustainable and competitive development of tourism activity. Among them, the most notable are the significant reduction of the Income Tax to 0%, 10% or 15% and additional benefits related to depreciation, deductions and the early recovery of the Value Added Tax.ZEDT as a tool to boost private investment in the peruvian tourism sector
The new General Tourism Law of the Republic of Peru defines and regulates areas known as “special tourist development zones” (zonas especiales de desarrollo turístico or ZEDT) as a mechanism to attract private investment and strengthen prioritized tourist destinations. These zones offer tax incentives, legal certainty, and a responsible approach to territorial management, creating a stable and competitive environment for businesses. Additionally, they promote local employment, infrastructure investment, and innovation, emerging as a strategic opportunity to develop profitable projects that drive the country’s economic and tourism growth.How is Peru using IP to protect its local recipes and premium products?
Famed as a world class cultural and culinary destination, Peru has taken decisive steps to protect its traditional recipes and emblematic products using IP. Geographical indications (GI or IG in Spanish) and traditional speciality guaranteed (TSG or ETG in Spanish) labels have been introduced through INDECOPI to preserve the country’s rich gastronomic heritage.Data protection evolving regulation in Latin America and their impact on labor relations
The protection of personal data has become especially relevant in the workplace, driven by digital transformation, the growing use of personnel monitoring and management technologies, as well as the need to respect privacy in increasingly diverse work contexts. In recent months, countries such as Peru, Chile, and Mexico have been undergoing significant reforms that could require major changes in information management for employers.