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Microsite “Transparencia Proactiva COVID-19″ (Proactive Transparency COVID-19) reaffirms the importance of the right of access to information in emergency situations

May 15, 2020 / COVID-19 / Personal Data Protection The National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information, and Protection of Personal Data (INAI) made available 512 new requirements addressed to 140 obligated persons on the microsite Transparencia Proactiva COVID-19 (Proactive Transparency COVID-19). Nowadays, there are 1,793 requests that have been submitted between January …

Temporary regulatory facilities for Insurance Institutions due to COVID-19 contingency

May 19, 2020 / COVID-19 / Insurances On March 26, 2020, the National Insurance and Bonding Commission (hereinafter, the “CNSF”) together with the Mexican Association of Institutions of Insurance (hereinafter, the “AMIS”) issued communication No. 030 through which it was agreed to ensure the attention to the policyholders, as well as the protection to the …

The INAI issues recommendations to prevent cybercrime associated with the COVID-19 pandemic

April 11, 2020 / COVID-19 / Personal Data Protection Communication INAI/116/2020 issued on April 11, 2020, by the National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information, and Protection of Personal Data (INAI). In Mexico, malicious campaigns have been discovered that impersonate government authorities to disseminate false information and take advantage of the uncertainty generated …

The National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information, and Protection of Personal Data (INAI) decides to resume time periods for essential activity institutions during the quarantine to handle requests

May 1, 2020 / COVID-19 / Personal Data Protection INAI Communication 137/20 issued on May 1, 2020, by the National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information, and Protection of Personal Data (INAI). INAI unanimously decided to resume the time periods for addressing information and personal data protection requests by the obligated persons that …

The INAI encourages the public only to disseminate COVID-19 information that comes from official sources

March30, 2020 / COVID-19 / Personal Data Protection Communication INAI/103/20 issued on March 30, 2020, by the National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information, and Protection of Personal Data (INAI). The World Health Organization (WHO) defines infodemic as a harmful epidemic of rumors, false news, and misinformation generated in emergency situations, such as …

Migration in Mexico – Provisional Measures adopted by the Ministry of Government (SEGOB) due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Updated on June 8, 2020 / COVID-19 / Migration Update – Migration in Mexico – Provisional Measures adopted by the Ministry of Government due to the health emergency by SARS-CoV-2 virus (hereinafter, “COVID-19”). Since March 24, the provisional measures taken by the Ministry of Government (hereinafter, “SEGOB”) have been published in the Federal …

Importance of Informed Consent during SARS-CoV-2 virus emergency (COVID-19)

May 7, 2020 / COVID-19 / Health Currently in medical practice and in accordance with MEXICAN OFFICIAL STANDARD NOM-004-SSA3-2012 OF THE CLINICAL RECORD (hereinafter, the “Standard”), it is a requirement that for the proper integration of the clinical record, the medical, technical, or administrative staff of the hospital must obtain the Informed Consent …

The National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information, and Protection of Personal Data (INAI) builds alliances to bring COVID-19 information to indigenous communities

May 20, 2020 / COVID-19 / Personal Data Protection INAI builds alliances with institutions and Civil Society Organizations (CSO) to bring information about COVID-19 to indigenous communities and peoples, through community and cultural radio stations. Through the virtual forum “Access to information and the role of community and indigenous radio stations amid COVID-19 …

The INAI issues recommendations to protect personal data during remote work due to COVID-19

April 8, 2020 / COVID-19 / Personal Data Protection Communication INAI/113/20 issued on April 8, 2020, by the National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information, and Protection of Personal Data (INAI). The INAI recommends the following physical, administrative, and technical measures to protect information and personal data during remote work: Preferably use …

The NAI promotes open government for children and young people during the COVID-19 quarantine

April 27, 2020 / COVID-19 / Personal Data Protection Communication INAI/133/20 issued on April 27, 2020, by the National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information, and Protection of Personal Data (INAI). The INAI invites you to learn about the benefits of Open Government, which makes information transparent and ensures that the programs and …

Due to COVID-19, the INAI suspends deadlines and time limits to respond to requests for information and challenge means

March 20, 2020 / COVID-19 / Personal Data Protection Communication INAI/094/20 issued on March 20, 2020, by the National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information, and Protection of Personal Data (INAI). The INAI decided to suspend, from Monday, March 23 to Friday, April 17, the deadlines and time limits established to handle the …

Informing indigenous communities about the pandemic is a priority: Blanca Lilia Ibarra Cadena

May 20, 2020 / COVID-19 / Personal Data Protection The Commissioner of the INAI, Blanca Lilia Ibarra Cadena, stated that there must be no first and second-class citizen. Therefore, information must be provided immediately without distinctions, especially in the case of a health crisis such as the one the country is currently going through. …

Transparency, a key factor during the health contingency

May 14, 2020 / COVID-19 / Personal Data Protection The Commission President of the National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information, and Protection of Personal Data (INAI), Francisco Javier Acuña Llamas, and Commissioner Oscar Guerra Ford, agreed that transparency is key for governments to keep society informed and communicate the truth about what happens …

The INAI suggests various activities to be performed during the health emergency and recommendations to protect personal data

April 10, 2020 / COVID-19 / Personal Data Protection Communication INAI/115/20 issued on April 10, 2020, by the National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information, and Protection of Personal Data (INAI). The INAI publishes activities that can be carried out during the National Outreach for Social Distance (Jornada Nacional de Sana Distancia), convened …

The National Transparency System (SNT) issues recommendations to ensure the rights of access to information and personal data protection during the pandemic

April 28, 2020 / COVID-19 / Personal Data Protection INAI communication 134/20 issued on April 28, 2020, by the National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information, and Protection of Personal Data (INAI). The National Transparency System, Access to Information, and Protection of Personal Data (SNT), together with the guarantor agencies comprising SNT, issued …

Innovation and Supervision: The New Regulatory Framework for Payment Networks in Mexico

FINANCE AND BANKING / by Miguel Gallardo Guerra On October 30, 2025, the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) published on its …

Artificial Intelligence and Compliance: The New Ethical Dilemma in the Financial Sector.

FINANCE AND BANKING / by Miguel Gallardo Guerra Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how financial institutions manage operations, …

Smart Contracts in the Mexican Legal System: Opportunities and Limits.

FINANCE AND BANKING / by Miguel Gallardo Guerra The emergence of blockchain technology has introduced new legal concepts that challenge traditional …

Fintech and Sandbox: Is It Truly Useful for Innovation?

FINANCE AND BANKING / by Miguel Gallardo Guerra Since the enactment of the Law to Regulate Financial Technology Institutions, published in the …

e-KYC and Biometrics: Legal Risks and Best Practices

FINANCE AND BANKING / by Miguel Gallardo Guerra The implementation of electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) processes has revolutionized how …