El impacto del RGPD en las políticas y prácticas de protección de datos en Ecuador.

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (RGPD) on data protection policies and practices in Ecuador. It analyzed how the European regulation has influenced the creation and application of the Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (LOPDP), identifying similarities, differences and challenges in its implementation. Through a comparative analysis, the regulatory changes and their impact on Ecuadorian companies and organizations that handle personal data were examined. The sanctions and consequences of non-compliance with these regulations were also evaluated. The findings indicate that, although the LOPDP represents a significant advance in data protection in Ecuador, it still faces challenges in its application and supervision. Finally, the study proposes recommendations to improve the alignment of Ecuadorian regulations with international standards and to strengthen legal certainty and trust in the country's digital environment.