ANTAI
Panama's primary data protection and transparency regulator.
How the laws define this
Both cited legal instruments establish ANTAI as the National Authority of Transparency and Access to Information dedicated to data protection supervision. They agree on its fundamental function as a regulatory body managing data protection matters. However, the instruments diverge in how they define its explicit scope and jurisdiction. Ley No. 81 de 26 de marzo de 2019 del Protección de Datos Personales explicitly frames ANTAI as serving as the primary regulator for data protection in Panama. On the other hand, Decreto Ejecutivo N° 285 de 28 de mayo de 2021 que reglamenta la Ley 81 de 26 de marzo de 2019, sobre Protección de Datos Personales defines the entity by its operational mandates, specifying that it is responsible for overseeing compliance with data protection laws and investigating complaints, without explicitly identifying a geographic jurisdiction.
Synthesised from the 2 statutory definitions below. Each one is quoted in full, with its source.
How jurisdictions differ
What is distinctive in each definition, binding law in force first.
| Jurisdiction | Instrument | Status | What is distinctive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | Executive Decree No. 285 of May 28, 2021, Regulating Law 81 of March 26, 2019, on Personal Data Protection | In Force | Adds responsibility for overseeing compliance with data protection laws and investigating complaints, unlike the other which only states its primary regulatory role. |
| Panama | Law No. 81 of March 26, 2019 on Personal Data Protection | In Force | Limits the term to serving as the primary regulator for data protection without mentioning specific responsibilities like oversight or investigations. |
What it triggers
- In Panama, under Executive Decree No. 285 of May 28, 2021, it oversees compliance with data protection laws and investigates complaints.
- In Panama, under Law No. 81 of March 26, 2019, it serves as the primary regulator for data protection.
Definitions (2)
The National Authority of Transparency and Access to Information, responsible for overseeing compliance with data protection laws and investigating complaints.
The National Authority for Transparency and Access to Information, which serves as the primary regulator for data protection in Panama.
Questions and answers
What does ANTAI do under Panama's data protection laws?
ANTA I is the National Authority of Transparency and Access to Information. It oversees compliance with data protection laws and investigates complaints per the Executive Decree. It also serves as the primary regulator under the main data protection law.
Which law makes ANTAI Panama's data protection regulator?
Law No. 81 of March 26, 2019 designates ANTAI as the primary regulator for data protection. Executive Decree No. 285 of May 28, 2021 further regulates its role.
What is the role of ANTAI in handling data protection complaints in Panama?
Under Executive Decree No. 285 of May 28, 2021, ANTAI is responsible for investigating complaints related to data protection.