Argentina EU Representative
GDPR Article 27 compliance guide for Argentine businesses. PDPA is not GDPR-equivalent. EU Representative from EUR 490/yr.
Key Takeaways for Argentine Companies
- Argentina has EU adequacy for data transfers, but GDPR compliance still required
- Argentine companies with EU customers, users, or data subjects need Article 27
- Agri-export, tech, and professional services sectors most exposed
- EUR 490/year — 15-minute setup
Does GDPR Apply to Argentine Companies?
Yes. Argentina was the first Latin American country to receive an EU adequacy decision (2003, confirmed under GDPR in 2018), allowing free data flows from the EU. But adequacy is limited to data transfers — it does not exempt Argentine companies from GDPR’s broader obligations, including Article 27’s requirement for an EU Representative.
If your Argentine business sells products to EU customers, operates a SaaS platform with EU users, provides professional services to EU clients, or monitors EU individuals — GDPR applies to you. Article 27 requires you to appoint a designated EU Representative, regardless of Argentina’s adequacy status.
Argentina PDPA vs GDPR
Argentina’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) Law 25,326 is a well-structured framework, but key differences remain:
- No mandatory DPO: PDPA does not require a Data Protection Officer as explicitly as GDPR
- Different breach notification: No 72-hour requirement equivalent to GDPR Article 33
- No Article 27 equivalent: No requirement for a local representative for non-Argentine entities
- Enforcement differences: AAIP enforcement capacity differs from EU DPAs
- Database registration: Argentine law requires database registration; GDPR uses accountability principle
Argentine Industries Most at Risk
Agri-export: Argentina is a major food exporter to the EU. Agricultural and food processing companies process EU buyer contact data, logistics data, and regulatory documentation.
Tech & software: Argentine tech companies serving EU clients. SaaS, outsourcing, and IT services all process EU personal data.
Professional services: Argentine law firms, consultancies, and accounting firms with EU clients.
E-commerce: Argentine online stores selling to EU customers.
3-Step Compliance
- Appoint EU Shield — EU legal address and mandate
- Update Privacy Policy — EU Representative contact section
- Maintain ROPA — Article 30 records
Ready to get compliant?
€490/year. 15-minute setup. Active next business day.