Data Privacy Readiness Checklist for Argentine SMEs

Use this checklist to assess how prepared your business is to comply with current and emerging data privacy regulations in Argentina and beyond.

🔍 Data Audit

• [ ] Identify all types of personal and sensitive data collected
• [ ] Review how and where data is stored (cloud/on-prem)
• [ ] Map who has access to each data type
• [ ] Review third-party vendors handling personal data

🔐 Access & Security

• [ ] Define data access roles and responsibilities
• [ ] Ensure encryption at rest and in transit
• [ ] Apply multi-factor authentication for data systems

📜 Policy & Documentation

• [ ] Publish an up-to-date privacy policy
• [ ] Maintain internal Data Handling & Retention Policy
• [ ] Document consent practices and audit trails

👨‍🏫 Awareness & Training

• [ ] Conduct regular staff training on data protection
• [ ] Review how privacy expectations are communicated to clients