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Argentina

111TOTAL
84OFFICIAL SOURCES
14TOPIC AREAS
Law / Act50
Executive Order9
Policy / Guidance4
National Strategy7
Standard / Framework6
International Agreement11
Working Paper4
Court Case9
Other11
03 MAR 2026 · Working Paper

Financial Action Task Force report on regulatory recommendations for stablecoins and unhosted wallets

On 3 March 2026, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published a report on stablecoins, focusing on their use in peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions via unhosted wallets. The report notes that by mid-2025, over 250 stablecoins were in circulation, with a total market capitalisation exceeding USD 300 billion. It identifies stablecoins as increasingly used in illicit activities, including money laundering and terrorism financing. The report encourages jurisdictions to implement legal frameworks ...

Secondary evidenceNational StrategyIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified
20 FEB 2026 · Law / Act

Prohibition on the behavioural profiling of minors in Bill for the protection of cognitive autonomy (7344-D-2025)

On 20 February 2026, the Bill for the protection of cognitive autonomy (7344-D-2025), including a prohibition on the behavioural profiling of minors, was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies. The Bill regulates “mass-reaching digital platforms”. The phrase refers to any platform that serves as a digital intermediary in Argentina that meets the thresholds of active user volume or billing established by subsequent regulations. The Bill would prohibit the use of intensive behavioural profiling ...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · hcdn.gob.ar ↗
20 FEB 2026 · Law / Act

Consumer protection authority governance in Bill for the protection of cognitive autonomy (7344-D-2025)

On 20 February 2026, the Bill for the protection of cognitive autonomy (7344-D-2025), including consumer protection authority governance, was introduced to the Argentine Chamber of Deputies. The Bill designates the Agency for Access to Public Information as the Enforcement Authority, operating with technical independence to oversee mass algorithmic recommendation systems, a term not defined in the Bill’s text. The Agency would administer a National Registry of Mass Algorithmic Recommendation ...

Primary legal sourceConsumer ProtectionOfficial source · hcdn.gob.ar ↗
19 FEB 2026 · Law / Act

Design requirement in Bill on preventive mental health regime in digital environments (7340-D-2025)

On 19 February 2026, the Bill Preventive Mental Health Regime in Digital Environments (7340-D-2025) was introduced to the Argentine Chamber of Deputies. The Bill would establish design obligations for digital platforms aimed at reducing mental health risks associated with algorithmic recommendation systems, with particular focus on children and adolescents. It would apply to platforms established in Argentina and to foreign platforms targeting the Argentine market with more than 100’000 month...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · hcdn.gob.ar ↗
02 FEB 2026 · Court Case

Ortiz Fatima Cecilia v. Booking.com y otros

Lawyer appeared before the JCC de Tucumán. Fabricated: Case Law | Court could not verify the cited precedent; provided links were unclear or redirected to other cases and the decision was not found in databases. Outcome: Monetary sanction, bar referral, adverse costs order.

Court: JCC de TucumánParty: Lawyer
⚠ Professional sanction imposedFine: 620000 ARS
Secondary evidenceJudicial & Law Enforcement ·Generative AI ·Liability & AccountabilityIssuing institution: JCC de Tucumán
19 DEC 2025 · Other

Agency for Access to Public Information investigation into alleged data breach

On 19 December 2025, the Agency for Access to Public Information (AAIP) initiated an investigation on its own initiative into an alleged massive leak of personal data of citizens. The AAIP, acting as the authority for Law No. 25,326 on the Protection of Personal Data, launched the inquiry following public reports of a security incident. The investigation aims to identify the entities responsible for processing the compromised data, determine the specific databases involved, and verify whether...

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · argentina.gob.ar ↗
12 DEC 2025 · Court Case

A.M., F.A. c/ C.N.H y otros

Lawyer appeared before the CA Río Negro. Fabricated: Case Law | Counsel cited this STJ Río Negro decision as supporting objective liability; court could not locate the precedent and determined it to be nonexistent. Outcome: Admonishment.

Court: CA Río NegroParty: Lawyer
Secondary evidenceJudicial & Law Enforcement ·Generative AI ·Liability & AccountabilityIssuing institution: CA Río Negro
28 NOV 2025 · Court Case

Elías Axel Roberto Rafael s/ Abuso sexual con acceso carnal

Lawyer appeared before the CSJ de Tucumán. Fabricated: Case Law | Cited as authority two decisions that do not exist; court found no corresponding rulings on the dates given. Outcome: Attorney disqualified; Bar referral.

Court: CSJ de TucumánParty: Lawyer
⚠ Professional sanction imposed
Secondary evidenceJudicial & Law Enforcement ·Generative AI ·Liability & AccountabilityIssuing institution: CSJ de Tucumán
22 NOV 2025 · International Agreement

G20 South Africa Summit Leaders' Declaration

On 22 November 2025, the Leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) issued a Declaration following the South Africa Summit, addressing Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Governance, and Innovation for Sustainable Development. The Leaders welcomed the work of the Task Force on AI, Data Governance and Innovation for Sustainable Development (Task Force) and reaffirmed the G20 AI principles, recalling earlier commitments in the New Delhi and Rio de Janeiro Leaders’ Declarations. The Declaration identifies ...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · dirco.gov.za ↗
16 OCT 2025 · Law / Act

Bill to establish special legal action to protect individuals' image rights against unauthorised content generated by AI (Bill no. 5945-D-2025)

On 16 October 2025, the Bill to establish special legal action to protect individuals’ image rights against unauthorised content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) was introduced to Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies. The Bill establishes a special legal action to protect individuals’ image rights against unauthorised content generated by artificial intelligence or similar technologies. It allows affected persons, their representatives, or heirs to file a claim digitally before any first-...

Primary legal sourceContent ModerationOfficial source · hcdn.gob.ar ↗
15 OCT 2025 · Court Case

Provincia del Chubut v. PRA

Judge appeared before the Chubut. Misrepresented: Other | The trial judge's written decision contained the phrase 'Aquí tienes el punto IV reeditado, sin citas y listo para copiar y pegar:', indicating use of a generative AI to re-edit Point IV; the panel found omission of citations and lack of disclosure/traceability of the AI p... Outcome: Judgment annuled, new trial before different judge ordered.

Court: ChubutParty: Judge
Secondary evidenceJudicial & Law Enforcement ·Generative AI ·Liability & AccountabilityIssuing institution: Chubut
18 SEP 2025 · International Agreement

Argentina-Brazil Memorandum of Understanding on privacy and personal data protection

On 18 September 2025, Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Argentina’s Agency for Access to Public Information (AAIP) to boost cooperation in privacy and personal data protection. The MoU applies to entities involved in cross-border data transfers, public consultations, and Artificial Intelligence regulatory sandboxes. It sets a framework for exchanging regulatory experiences, sharing investigation information, conducting joint ins...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · gov.br ↗
18 SEP 2025 · Court Case

Peugeot Citroen Argentina et al. v. Sumarismo

Lawyer appeared before the CA General Roca. Fabricated: Case Law | Court found the cited STJ RN precedent 'Cerutti, Juan c/ Inmobiliaria Patagonia S.A. s/ Daños y perjuicios' to be nonexistent after exhaustive searches. Outcome: Counsel's Work not Counted for Fees; Referral to the Bar.

Court: CA General RocaParty: Lawyer
⚠ Professional sanction imposed
Secondary evidenceJudicial & Law Enforcement ·Generative AI ·Liability & AccountabilityIssuing institution: CA General Roca
15 SEP 2025 · Court Case

Gabriel v. Mareco

Lawyer appeared before the CA Buenos Aires. Fabricated: Case Law | Cita reiterada de un supuesto fallo 'Barrios' señalado como causa n.º 61.169 que no pudo localizarse; base central de los agravios. Outcome: Recurso de apelación declarado desierto; costas al apelante; se notificará al letrado y al Colegio de Abogados. No se impusieron sanciones profesionales..

Court: CA Buenos AiresParty: Lawyer
Secondary evidenceJudicial & Law Enforcement ·Generative AI ·Liability & AccountabilityIssuing institution: CA Buenos Aires
05 SEP 2025 · Court Case

B., V. E. v. C., B. R. Y.

Fabricated: Case Law | Cita de Cámara local indicada en el recurso que no fue localizada: Cám. Civ. y Com. de 1ª Nom. de Córdoba, 'Pérez, R. c/ S., J. y otros s/ Posesión veinteañal', 05/06/2020. || Fabricated: Case Law | Sentencia federal citada por la parte no verificada en repertorios: CNCiv., Sala F, 'M., N. c/ M., R. y otros s/ Prescripción Adquisitiva', 14/11/2017. || Fabricated: Case Law | Otra referencia de cámara federal invocada que no pudo comprobarse: CNCiv., Sala G, 'S., F. c/D., M. J. s/ Prescripción Adquisitiva', 28/08/2018. || Fabricated: Case Law | Cita invocada por la recurrente que no pudo comprobarse en repertorios: CSJN, 'Quiroga, Nicasio c/ Provincia de Buenos Aires s/ Usucapión', señalada como Fallos 325:475 del 05/03/2002. || Fabricated: Case Law | Cita jurisdiccional provincial indicada por la recurrente no verificada: TSJ, Sala Civil y Comercial, 'Pérez, Juan c/ García, María - Usucapión', sentencia del 15/05/2023. || Fabricated: Case Law | Cita señalada pero inexistente en búsquedas: TSJ, Sala Civil y Comercial, 'Martínez, Ana c/ Gobierno de la Provincia de Córdoba - Nulidad', sentencia del 18/02/2022. || Fabricated: Case Law | Fallo referido por la parte que no pudo ser corroborado: TSJ, Sala Civil y Comercial, 'Gómez, Laura c/ Empresa de Transporte - Daños y Perjuicios', Sentencia del 10/04/2024. || Fabricated: Case Law | Referencia jurisprudencial citada por la recurrente no hallada: 'Fernández, Carlos c/ Banco XYZ - Nulidad de Acto Jurídico' (sin fecha ni asiento verificable).

Court: CA CórdobaParty: Lawyer
Secondary evidenceHarms: Hallucination in legal filingsIssuing institution: CA Córdoba
22 AUG 2025 · Court Case

Giacomino y Otros v. Montserrat y Otros

Lawyer used Unidentified in proceedings before the Rosario CA. Fabricated: Case Law | Cited fabricated precedents, at least one of which was by the same court Outcome: Referral of the issue to the Bar.

Court: Rosario CAParty: Lawyer
Secondary evidenceJudicial & Law Enforcement ·Generative AI ·Liability & AccountabilityIssuing institution: Rosario CA
14 AUG 2025 · Law / Act

Facial recognition bill (Bill no. 4420-D-2025) introduced

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21 JUL 2025 · Law / Act

Bill on modification of Article 2 of Law 26.637 incorporating computer crimes, digital evidence, and chain of custody (3904-D-2025)

On 21 July 2025, the Bill No. 3904-D-2025 was introduced in the Chamber of Deputies. The Bill aims to amend Article 2 of Law No. 26.637, under the title Bank Security – Modification of Article 2 Incorporating Computer Crimes, Digital Evidence and Chain of Custody. The Bill mandates financial institutions and payment service providers, as defined by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA), to adopt both physical and digital security measures to protect individuals, assets, and sensit...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · hcdn.gob.ar ↗
08 JUL 2025 · Law / Act

Bill on Personal Data Protection in Artificial Intelligence Systems (No. 4243-D-2025)

On 7 August 2025, the Bill on Personal Data Protection in Artificial Intelligence Systems (No. 4243-D-2025) was introduced in the Chamber of Deputies. The Bill aims to establish a legal regime applicable to the use of personal data of citizens by natural or legal persons that develop, operate, implement, or commercialise artificial intelligence (AI) systems, covering any personal data processing conducted within Argentine territory or targeting persons in Argentina, irrespective of the operat...

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08 JUL 2025 · Law / Act

Bill No. 4243-D-2025 introduced, covering use of personal data in AI systems

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Secondary evidenceData Privacy & Protection ·CybersecurityIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified
04 JUN 2025 · Other

Advancing human-centric AI: Highlights from the 2025 GPAI-Associated Innovation Workshop in Tokyo

Fresh from the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI) Tokyo Innovation Workshop 2025, which took place on 28 and 29 May at NICT in Tokyo, Japan, the event brought together over 170 leading voices in AI policy, research, and innovation from all stakeholder groups of GPAI’s expert community. Overlooking the

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · oecd.ai ↗
15 MAY 2025 · Law / Act

Bill 2397-D-2025 introduced, covering AI

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13 MAY 2025 · Law / Act

Bill on Protection of Privacy, Dignity and Fundamental Rights of People Against the Manipulation of Images with Nudeness or Defamatory Contexts Using Artificial Intelligence (2300-D-2025) was introduced to Chamber of Deputies

On 13 May 2025, the Bill on Protection of Privacy, Dignity and Fundamental Rights of People Against the Manipulation of Images with Nudeness or Defamatory Contexts Using Artificial Intelligence (2300-D-2025) was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies. The Bill establishes criminal offences against the manipulation of nude images using artificial intelligence. The bill covers all instances in which there occurs a "digital alteration or creation of an image using any technology, including AI, to in

Primary legal sourceContent ModerationOfficial source · www4.hcdn.gob.ar ↗
05 MAY 2025 · Law / Act

Cybersecurity regulation in Personal Data Protection Bill (S-0644/2025)

On 5 May 2025, the Personal Data Protection Bill (S-0644/2025) was introduced to the Argentine Senate. The Bill would establish obligations on data controllers and processors to implement technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of personal data. These measures would be required to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data, taking into account the nature of processing and associated risks. The Bill would also require the development of incident respo...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · senado.gob.ar ↗
05 MAY 2025 · Law / Act

Government access to data provisions in Personal Data Protection Bill (S-0644/2025)

On 5 May 2025, the Personal Data Protection Bill (S-0644/2025) was introduced to the Argentine Senate. The Bill would establish rules governing access to personal data by public authorities. Access would be permitted only when based on law and subject to principles of necessity, proportionality, and purpose limitation. As a general rule, such access would require prior judicial authorisation. The Bill would also include provisions for transparency, accountability, and oversight, allowing for ...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · senado.gob.ar ↗
29 APR 2025 · Law / Act

Cybersecurity regulation in Bill on amending data protection law (1948-D-2025)

On 29 April 2025, the proposed Bill on amending data protection law (1948-D-2025) was introduced in the Chamber of Deputies. This Bill incorporates cybersecurity regulations, requiring data controllers and processors to implement necessary technical and organisational measures to ensure personal data security and prevent security incidents. It mandates the reporting of such incidents to relevant authorities and affected individuals within 72 hours of becoming aware of the incident. If the res...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · hcdn.gob.ar ↗
06 MAR 2025 · Law / Act

Informational Protection Act (2894-D-2025)

On 3 June 2025, the Bill on Information Protection (Bill no. 2894-D-2025) was introduced to the Argentine Chamber of Deputies. The Bill establishes the right of individuals, without discrimination, to protect their honour and receive accurate information, aiming to support informed public opinion while balancing freedom of expression and press. Media outlets are expected to promote pluralism by presenting diverse perspectives on events. The Bill introduces an “information protection action,” ...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · hcdn.gob.ar ↗
09 DEC 2024 · Policy / Guidance

Guidance on Personal Data Protection Practices of Minors in Digital Environments

On 9 December 2024, the Argentinian National Agency for Access to Public Information (AAIP) published two guides aimed at strengthening personal data protection practices for teenagers on online platforms. These guides are designed to improve recognition of privacy risks and adopt effective strategies to mitigate them. They also provide parents and educators with practical tools and pedagogical approaches to support teenagers in navigating digital environments safely.

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · argentina.gob.ar ↗
18 NOV 2024 · International Agreement

G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders' Declaration

On 18 November 2024, the G20 leaders issued a declaration addressing global challenges in artificial intelligence (AI). They emphasised the need for a pro-innovation regulatory and governance approach that upholds human rights, transparency, fairness, accountability, safety, ethics, bias mitigation, privacy, and data protection. The declaration called for international cooperation, leveraging the UN and other fora to incorporate perspectives from both developed and developing nations. Discuss...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · consilium.europa.eu ↗
01 NOV 2024 · Other

AAIP investigation into Worldcoin regarding the treatment of personal data

On 11 January 2024, the Argentinian Agency for Access to Public Information (AAIP) announced the advancement of its investigation into the WorldCoin Foundation's processing of personal data. The investigation, which began in August 2023, is examining potential violations of the Law on Protection of Personal Data. Specifically, WorldCoin has been alleged to scan the face and iris of individuals in exchange for monetary compensation in cryptocurrencies. The AAIP has requested additional documen...

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · argentina.gob.ar ↗
30 OCT 2024 · Other

AAIP Guide for public and private entities on transparency and personal data protection for responsible artificial intelligence

On 30 October 2024, the Agency of Access to Public Information of Argentina closes a consultation on the preliminary Guide for public and private entities on transparency and personal data protection for responsible artificial intelligence (AI). The Guide applies to public and private organisations developing and using AI. The Guide sets out challenges and risks associated with AI. It sets out principles of lawfulness, consent, and transparency and offers recommendations for implementing such...

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · argentina.gob.ar ↗
28 OCT 2024 · International Agreement

Declaration on data scraping and privacy

On 28 October 2024, a coalition of 17 global data protection authorities, including from New Zealand, Canada, Australia, China, Argentina and the UK, among others, issued a follow-up statement on data scraping. The statement builds on a joint statement by the authorities in August 2023 urging social media platforms to implement safeguards against data scraping. The statement specifies additional requirements, including that companies must comply with data protection laws when using personal ...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · priv.gc.ca ↗
28 OCT 2024 · Other

Global data protection authorities issue statement on data scraping, covering AI

This Concluding Statement builds on the Joint statement on data scraping and the protection of privacy (the Initial Statement), published August 24, 2023, which highlighted the following key messages:

Official materialData Privacy & Protection ·Generative AI ·CybersecurityOfficial source · priv.gc.ca ↗
27 SEP 2024 · Policy / Guidance

Argentina releases guidance on transparency and personal data protection in AI

Busca que entidades públicas y privadas que usen estas herramientas garanticen el derecho a la transparencia y a la protección de datos personales de la ciudadanía.

Official materialData Privacy & ProtectionOfficial source · argentina.gob.ar ↗
20 SEP 2024 · Law / Act

Data protection regulation in Bill on safe digital environments for children and adolescents (Bill 5379-D-2024)

On 20 September 2024, the Bill on safe digital environments for children and adolescents including data protection regulation was introduced at the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina. The Bill emphasises that companies offering digital products or services accessible to children and adolescents must prioritise their privacy, dignity, and security over commercial interests when conflicts arise. It also mandates that default privacy settings should be high, unless the company can justify a differ...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · www4.hcdn.gob.ar ↗
19 SEP 2024 · Law / Act

Bill to amend Penal Code criminalising production or distribution of AI-generated child abuse images (No. 327-D-2024)

On 19 September 2024, the Bill to amend the Penal Code criminalising the production or distribution of AI-generated child abuse images (No. 327-D-2024) was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies. The Bill seeks to criminalise the production, distribution, and possession of child abuse images or videos created or manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI). It aims to address the increasing misuse of AI in generating explicit sexual representations of minors, including the modification of im...

Primary legal sourceContent ModerationOfficial source · hcdn.gob.ar ↗
13 SEP 2024 · International Agreement

G20 Maceio Ministerial Declaration on Digital Inclusion

On 13 September 2024, the Maceió Ministerial Declaration on Digital Inclusion was adopted by the G20 Ministers responsible for Digital Economy. The Declaration affirms the participants' commitments to achieve universal and meaningful connectivity by addressing affordability, accessibility, and digital literacy. The Declaration also includes commitments to digital public infrastructure, the integrity of online information, and the use of AI for inclusive sustainable development. Specifically, ...

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09 SEP 2024 · Standard / Framework

FSB Recommendations to Promote Alignment and Interoperability Across Data Frameworks Related to Cross-Border Payments

On 9 September 2024, the Financial Stability Board closes a public consultation on Recommendations to Promote Alignment and Interoperability Across Data Frameworks Related to Cross-border Payments. The Recommendations are relevant to financial institutions, payment service providers, and third parties involved in cross-border payments, collectively referred to as cross-border payments market participants, who must adhere to various data frameworks governing the collection, storage, and manage...

Secondary evidenceNational StrategyIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified
06 SEP 2024 · International Agreement

ICO joint statement on a common international approach to age assurance

On 6 September 2024, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published a joint statement on a common international approach to age assurance. The joint statement is signed by the ICO, alongside privacy regulatory bodies from Gibraltar, the Philippines, Canada, Argentina, and Mexico. The joint statement sets out a number of principles which must be observed to ensure that data protection is safeguarded in the implementation of age assurance. Principles include lawfulness of personal inform...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · ico.org.uk ↗
09 AUG 2024 · International Agreement

Cartagena de Indias Declaration for Governance, the construction of AI ecosystems and the promotion of AI education in an Ethical and Responsible manner in Latin America and the Caribbean

On 9 August 2024, the “Cartagena de Indias Declaration for Governance, the construction of AI ecosystems and the promotion of AI education in an Ethical and Responsible manner in Latin America and the Caribbean” was signed by the governments of 16 countries of the region (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Dominican Republic, Surinam, and Uruguay). The Declaration states the commitment to promote AI governance...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · minciencia.gob.cl ↗