Privacy And Email Marketing: Practical Recommendations For Collecting Personal Data And Using It Legally. Is Opt-out Still Enough?

By Marta Z 27 January 2023

To celebrate the International Day for the Protection of Personal Data, we chose to address ‘privacy and data collection for email marketing’, which closely reaches to many of our clients, considering the dilemma they face regarding, on the one hand, the trend to offer an increasingly personalized experience for users, and on the other, the need to respect their privacy and, thus, protect their personal data.

Automated Processing of Personal Data: Implications for Argentina With The Approval Of The Modernized Convention 108

By Gabriela Szlak 22 December 2022

In this post we analyze how these regulatory advances which strengthen privacy standards, on the one hand, favor and enhance the digital economy of our country facilitating its global integration, and on the other hand, help Argentina to maintain the status of adequate country before a possible review process by the European Council.

New Updates From The Supervisory Authority Regarding The Protection Of Personal Data In Argentina

By Marta Z 14 December 2022

If your company or organization processes personal data of Argentines as a data controller, please note that the Supervisory Authority on the protection of personal data of Argentina (the Agency for Access to Public Information or “Agency”), has issued updates regarding the registration of foreign companies, as well as the classification, grading and maximum limits of the infringements applicable in the event of non-compliance. Read this article for a summary of these developments.

Argentina: Privacy and the Health Sector — Article Published by Gabriela Szlak in OneTrust Data Guidance (August 2022)

By Marta Z 30 November 2022

Gabriela Szlak, Partner at Lerman & Szlak, reviews the most relevant aspects of the Health industry applicable to the private sector in an article published in OneTrust Data Guidance last August. It analyzes the main regulatory aspects of Argentine legislation, complementary rules and applicable international instruments.

Data Protection Class at eCommerce Institute’s Cross Border Course

By Marta Z 15 November 2022

Our associate Luciano Gutman was invited by the eCommerce Institute to teach a class on privacy compliance as part of the Cross Border course. The class focused on the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union, the Brazilian General Data Protection Law and the Personal Information Protection Law of China.

Companies are Not Entitled to Use Images Posted on Facebook Without Proper Authorization

By Gabriela Szlak 28 June 2022

Marketing and advertising agencies and other content creators need to be cautious about the images, videos and audios they use when generating marketing materials. Infringement of a person’s image rights or privacy can mean significant losses for the business, probably far outweighing any kind of profit or benefit achieved by the marketing campaign.

Right to Medical Records

By Marta Z 27 August 2021

Did you know that patients’ have the right to access their medical records? In this post we address some news about health-related data in Argentina and the main issues that shall be considered by healthcare centers or professionals to comply with the local regulations. In the context of repeated queries and complaints about issues related […]Continue reading

Gabriela Szlak lectured on Data Privacy, Credit Information Services and Direct Marketing

By Angela 16 August 2021

Gabriela Szlak, who is a faculty member of Torcuato Di Tella Universiry’s Diploma in Law, Technology and Business, lectured on Data Subjects Rights and the data privacy regimen application Credit Information Services and to Advertising and Direct Marketing, on July 14 and August 11, respectively. The lectures adressed topics such as the privacy challenges posed by […]Continue reading

Sanctions for Non-Compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law

By Angela 16 April 2021

“I want to delete my account, but I can’t find the option. I want you to stop sending me emails. Enough!” was one of the many messages that Juan — we keep his real name confidential — sent to stop the company from sending him non-consented communications. However, despite the clarity of the message, it […]Continue reading

Gabriela Szlak and Lucia Suyai Mendiberri write about the Personal Data Protection Bill in One Trust — Data Guidance

By Angela 9 April 2021

Gabriela Szlak and Lucia Suyai Mendiberri write about the Personal Data Protection Bill presented by Senator Dalmacio Mera in One Trust — Data Guidance. The article summarizes the most relevant aspects of the Bill and its impact in case it is approved. It also compares the Bill with the current Personal Data Protection Law. The […]Continue reading

Category: Privacy Law & Data Protection