The Superintendency of Personal Data Protection of Ecuador has published the Guide for Risk Management and Impact Assessment of Personal Data Processing, establishing mandatory methodologies for evaluating risks and analyzing the impact of data processing activities. This guide is a crucial step in ensuring effective implementation of the Organic Law on the Protection of Personal Data. It provides structured tools for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with personal data processing, while aligning organizational practices with the principles of transparency, accountability, and security. Both data controllers and processors are now required to adopt these methodologies as part of their compliance obligations.
The document also outlines the importance of documenting risk evaluations and ensuring that mitigation strategies are embedded into the lifecycle of data operations. By standardizing these practices, the Superintendency aims to strengthen trust, promote responsible innovation, and uphold the rights of data subjects in the digital ecosystem.
