Costa Rica enacted the “Law on Digital Services Governance and Electronic Commerce” (the Law), establishing a comprehensive framework governing digital services and electronic commerce, with a particular focus on online intermediary services, including digital platforms, online marketplaces, search engines, and data‑hosting services. The Law seeks to strengthen consumer protection in digital environments, safeguard fundamental rights online, and reinforce transparency, accountability, and due…
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BLP advised IFX on the acquisition of Luminet
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Jun
Jun
BLP advised IFX Networks on the acquisition of Luminet, also known as CRISP (Costa Rica Internet Service Provider S.A.), a Costa Rican company specializing in internet services and fiber optic connectivity, with more than 15 years of experience in the development and implementation of telecommunications projects. This transaction allows IFX to strengthen its position in…
Banking & Finance, Blog, Business Law, Costa Rica, Cybersecurity & Data Protection, Environment, Health & Safety, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, News
BLP advised Comcast on the acquisition of Nitel
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Apr
Apr
BLP advised Comcast on the acquisition of Nitel, a U.S. managed services provider headquartered in Chicago, from international private equity firm Cinven. The Nitel acquisition boosts Comcast Business’s connectivity capabilities and strengthens its distribution strategy. BLP advised on the Costa Rican matters related to the acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares of Nitel’s subsidiary…
Banking & Finance, Blog, Business Law, Costa Rica, Cybersecurity & Data Protection, Environment, Health & Safety, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, News
BLP advised Bekaert on the sale of its stake in Costa Rican subsidiary BIA Alambres Costa Rica S.A. to Grupo AG
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Mar
Mar
BLP advised Bekaert, a global leader in the steel wire transformation and coating technologies market, on the sale of its stake in the Costa Rican subsidiary BIA Alambres Costa Rica S.A. to Grupo AG, a regional leader in steel production and construction solutions with operations in Guatemala and Honduras and presence in eleven countries through…
Blog, Costa Rica, Cybersecurity & Data Protection, News
Artificial Intelligence and Technologies Promotion Law
07
Mar
Mar
On February 25, 2025, the Legislative Assembly enacted the Artificial Intelligence and Technologies Promotion (AI) Law. Its objective is to promote the development, research, and application of artificial intelligence in El Salvador, encouraging and promoting innovation while ensuring its responsible use to contribute to technological advancement and economic growth. The AI Law applies to all…
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Dec
Dec
On November 15, 2024, Legislative Decree No. 144, which contains the Law for the Protection of Personal Data, was published in the Official Gazette. Purpose and scope of application The purpose of the law is the protection of personal data, establishing the essential requirements for its legitimate and informed treatment, and guaranteeing the right to…
Blog, Cybersecurity & Data Protection, El Salvador, News
Cybersecurity and Information Security Law in El Salvador
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Dec
Dec
On November 15, 2024, Legislative Decree number 113 was published in the Official Gazette, which contains the Cybersecurity and Information Security Law. The purpose of the law is to establish the guiding principles and the legal framework to structure, regulate, and supervise the cybersecurity and information security measures of the information systems of the entities…
Blog, Cybersecurity & Data Protection, Guatemala, News
Law on Prevention and Protection against Cybercrime in Guatemala
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Aug
Aug
On August 4, 2022, the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala approved Decree 39-2022, which contains the Law on Prevention and Protection against Cybercrime. The law includes criminal sanctions for cyber activities that violate personal data, sensitive computer data, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and data stored in computer systems or systems that use…