AI Legislative Guide |
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Peru |
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(Latin America/Caribbean)
Firm
Estudio Olaechea
Contributors
Martin Serkovic |
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| Has specific legislation, final regulations or other formal regulatory guidance addressing the use of AI in your jurisdiction been implemented (vs reliance on existing legislation around IP, cyber, data privacy, etc.)? | Yes. |
| Please provide a short summary of the legislation/regulations/guidance and explain how legislators aim to strike the balance between innovation and regulation. | Yes, the current regulation aims to achieve a balance by promoting the use of artificial intelligence within the framework of the national digital transformation process, ensuring respect for human rights, the development of the technology in a secure environment and the ethical, transparent and responsible use of AI. Law No. 31814 Promoting the Use of Artificial Intelligence for the Economic and Social Development of the Country states the principles to be considered for the development and use of AI. It declares of national interest such development and uses for improving public services, health and justice, among others. The implementing regulations of such law are still pending enactment. On the other hand, the Government and Digital Transformation Secretariat issued the working document for the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (for the period 2021-2026) to promote the research, development and adoption of AI in Peru. |
| Which agency regulates the use of AI in your jurisdiction? | Law No. 31814 establishes the Government and Digital Transformation Secretariat of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers as the national technical and regulatory authority responsible for directing, evaluating and supervising the use and promotion of the development of artificial intelligence. |
AI Legislative Guide
Peru
(Latin America/Caribbean) Firm Estudio OlaecheaContributors Martin Serkovic
Updated 1 Sep 2024Yes.
Yes, the current regulation aims to achieve a balance by promoting the use of artificial intelligence within the framework of the national digital transformation process, ensuring respect for human rights, the development of the technology in a secure environment and the ethical, transparent and responsible use of AI.
Law No. 31814 Promoting the Use of Artificial Intelligence for the Economic and Social Development of the Country states the principles to be considered for the development and use of AI. It declares of national interest such development and uses for improving public services, health and justice, among others. The implementing regulations of such law are still pending enactment. On the other hand, the Government and Digital Transformation Secretariat issued the working document for the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (for the period 2021-2026) to promote the research, development and adoption of AI in Peru.
Law No. 31814 establishes the Government and Digital Transformation Secretariat of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers as the national technical and regulatory authority responsible for directing, evaluating and supervising the use and promotion of the development of artificial intelligence.