AI Legislative Guide |
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Uruguay |
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(Latin America/Caribbean)
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Guyer & Regules
Contributors
Javier Berdaguer |
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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.)? | No. |
| Please provide a short summary of the legislation/regulations/guidance and explain how legislators aim to strike the balance between innovation and regulation. | Article 74 of Law No. 20.212: Assigns the Agency for the Development of Electronic Government Management and the Information and Knowledge Society ("AGESIC") the task of designing and developing a national data and artificial intelligence strategy based on international standards, in both the public and private sectors. In matters concerning the processing of personal data, joint action with the Personal Data Regulatory and Control Unit ("URCDP") is required. Decree No. 216/023: Establishes the Uruguay Innovation Hub program with the aim of promoting the strengthening of the innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem in science, technology, and innovation, prioritizing advanced digital technologies, biotechnology, and green technologies. |
| Which agency regulates the use of AI in your jurisdiction? | AI is regulated in Uruguay by the Agency for the Development of Electronic Government Management and the Information and Knowledge Society ("AGESIC"). |
AI Legislative Guide
Uruguay
(Latin America/Caribbean) Firm Guyer & RegulesContributors Javier Berdaguer Florencia Castagnola
Updated 15 May 2024No.
Article 74 of Law No. 20.212: Assigns the Agency for the Development of Electronic Government Management and the Information and Knowledge Society ("AGESIC") the task of designing and developing a national data and artificial intelligence strategy based on international standards, in both the public and private sectors. In matters concerning the processing of personal data, joint action with the Personal Data Regulatory and Control Unit ("URCDP") is required.
Decree No. 216/023: Establishes the Uruguay Innovation Hub program with the aim of promoting the strengthening of the innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem in science, technology, and innovation, prioritizing advanced digital technologies, biotechnology, and green technologies.
AI is regulated in Uruguay by the Agency for the Development of Electronic Government Management and the Information and Knowledge Society ("AGESIC").