Tourism and commerce
Separate financial records from promotional lists. Review the accuracy of customer information and how corrections reach teams and service providers.
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Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo · Dominican Republic
Personal data.
A clearer understanding.
Explore personal data protection in Dominican Republic. Find the official starting points, understand common questions and prepare practical next steps for your organisation.
Local sources · Plain English guidance · Practical next steps
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Ley No. 172-13
KNOW THE SOURCE.
UNDERSTAND YOUR NEXT STEP.
A PUBLIC READING RESOURCE BY G5
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01 / The starting point
Know the law.
Read the source.
Ley No. 172-13
Use this website to find the source and explore common questions. The topic guide is an introduction, not a transcription or a section-by-section account of the legislation.
Source and edition note
The legal source is Spanish. English guidance here is educational, not an official translation.
Source references include identified editions and official directories. Check current amendments, commencement and sector duties before making a legal decision.
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02 / Understand the essentials
Find your question.
Take a closer look.
Practical questions to help you read the local source with a purpose.
8 topics available
What counts as personal data?
Information about an identifiable person can appear in contact lists, bookings, staff records and online accounts. Check the local source for its exact definition and any exclusions.
Check the local source ↗Why are you collecting it?
Record the purpose of each collection and check the legal conditions that apply. A useful business purpose alone does not settle whether collection or use is lawful.
Check the local source ↗How can people ask about their information?
Provide a clear contact route and verify identity proportionately. Check the local rules for available rights, exemptions, fees and response periods before replying.
Check the local source ↗Who can access records?
Identify who needs access, remove unused accounts and review shared folders. These are practical security measures; use the local law to establish the applicable legal standard.
Check the local source ↗What happens when suppliers handle data?
List cloud, payroll, booking and IT providers. Review what they receive, where records go and who remains responsible. Overseas arrangements need a local legal check.
Check the local source ↗When should records be deleted?
Set a retention schedule tied to the purpose and any legal record-keeping requirements. Avoid keeping everything indefinitely or deleting records needed for a lawful obligation.
Check the local source ↗What if information is exposed?
Contain the incident, preserve relevant records and seek qualified advice promptly. Check local notification duties and deadlines rather than assuming another country’s rules apply.
Check the local source ↗Does consent solve every issue?
Do not assume consent permits every use. Check the local conditions, the information supplied to the person and any special rules for sensitive information or children.
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These are general educational prompts. Rights, duties, exemptions and deadlines differ between jurisdictions.
03 / In your organisation
Local businesses.
Everyday decisions.
Illustrative starting points for organisations in Dominican Republic. Adapt them to your actual records and legal obligations.
Public and professional services
Review the records held by public and professional services in Dominican Republic. Identify who needs access, what is shared and when records should be removed.
Work through the starting checklist ↗Small organisations
Review the records held by small organisations in Dominican Republic. Identify who needs access, what is shared and when records should be removed.
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04 / Make a start
Six questions for
your next meeting.
Use this checklist to organise an initial conversation with your team. It does not measure or certify compliance.
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05 / Check the detail
Clear sources.
Clear boundaries.
Start with the original publisher. Check amendments, commencement instruments and official guidance before making a legal decision.
Suggest a correction
Send the page, wording and a link to the official source. Please leave out personal case details.
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06 / Common questions
Before you go.
Is this a government website?
No. This is an independent educational resource by G5 Cyber Security (USA), Inc. Use the linked official publishers for authoritative documents.
Can I report a privacy complaint here?
G5 does not receive complaints on behalf of an authority. Check official local guidance for the correct route. Do not submit sensitive evidence through the quotation form.
Is the topic guide legal advice?
No. It helps you identify questions to discuss with a qualified local legal adviser. It is not a replacement for the source legislation.
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07 / Professional support
Turn your questions
into a practical plan.
Ask G5 Cyber Security about assessing or improving the security of systems that hold personal information.
Tell us your organisation, jurisdiction, systems in scope and preferred timeframe.
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