Archive for October, 2023

DATA PROTECTION POLICY IN COSTA RICA

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

Why is it so necessary for a company to have clear and updated internal data protection policies? Such instruments not only provide the data subject with the certainty that its personal data will be treated, used and handled in a safe manner, under specific procedures and security measures, but also allows the company to have […]

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Best Practices for Addressing Sexual Harassment Cases in Costa Rica: A Labor Law Perspective.

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

Sexual harassment is a serious problem affecting people worldwide, including Costa Rica. It violates fundamental human rights and undermines dignity, well-being, and equality. This article provides an overview of the legal framework for addressing sexual harassment in the workplace in Costa Rica, including relevant laws, some court decisions, and the challenges ahead. Legal Framework Costa […]

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PERSONAL DATA: APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN COSTA RICA

Monday, October 2nd, 2023

The currently applicable data protection law in Costa Rica is Law Number 8968 – denominated “Law for the Protection of People Against the Treatment of their Personal Data” and its Regulations (Executive Decree N. º 37554-JP of October 30th, 2012) and its amendments. Although there is a Data Protection Law and Regulation in Costa Rica, […]

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