Law Establishing the Framework for the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
Peru's comprehensive AI regulation that establishes ethical guidelines for AI deployment while promoting innovation. Emphasizes transparency, explainability, and human oversight in AI systems. Requires impact assessments for high-risk AI applications and establishes protections for personal data used in AI systems.
| Jurisdiction | Peru |
|---|---|
| Category | AI Regulations |
| Status | Active |
| Latest development |
Analysis
Key Requirements
Peru's Law Establishing the Framework for the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence sets out several key requirements:
- Ethical Guidelines: AI systems must adhere to ethical principles including respect for human rights, non-discrimination, and transparency. Developers and users must ensure AI does not perpetuate biases or cause harm Law No. 31814, Article 4.
- Impact Assessments: High-risk AI applications require impact assessments to evaluate potential risks and mitigation strategies before deployment BoL 07033/2023, Section 3.
- Data Protection: AI systems must comply with Peru's personal data protection laws, ensuring data minimization and purpose limitation Law No. 29733 on Personal Data Protection.
- Transparency and Explainability: AI providers must ensure their systems are transparent and explainable, with clear documentation on system capabilities and limitations Law No. 31814, Article 5.
- Human Oversight: AI systems must maintain human oversight, especially in critical decision-making processes BoL 07033/2023, Section 4.
Compliance Challenges
Organizations face several challenges in complying with Peru's AI regulations:
- Lack of Technical Expertise: Many companies struggle to find qualified personnel to implement and oversee AI systems in compliance with regulations OECD AI Principles Implementation.
- Balancing Innovation and Compliance: Companies find it challenging to innovate while adhering to strict regulatory requirements AI Regulation in Latin America.
- Data Privacy Concerns: Ensuring AI systems comply with data protection laws while maintaining functionality has proven difficult for many organizations IAPP Global AI Law Tracker.
Implementation Best Practices
To effectively implement Peru's AI regulations, organizations should:
- Conduct Regular Audits: Implement a system of regular AI audits to ensure ongoing compliance AI Governance Framework.
- Establish an AI Ethics Committee: Form a dedicated team to oversee AI development and deployment, ensuring alignment with ethical guidelines IEEE Ethically Aligned Design.
- Invest in Training: Provide comprehensive training on AI ethics and compliance to all relevant staff UNESCO AI Ethics Courses.
- Implement Explainable AI Tools: Utilize tools that enhance AI transparency and explainability IBM AI Explainability 360.
Recent Updates
As of February 2025, there have been no significant updates to Peru's AI regulation since its initial implementation. However, the Secretariat of Government and Digital Transformation continues to monitor global AI developments and may propose amendments in the future.
Related Regulations
Peru's AI regulation interacts with several other laws and standards:
- Personal Data Protection Law: AI systems must comply with data protection requirements Law No. 29733.
- Digital Trust Framework: Establishes guidelines for ethical use of digital technologies, including AI Emergency Decree No. 007-2020.
- OECD AI Principles: Peru has adopted these principles, which align with national regulations OECD AI Principles.
Industry Impact
The AI regulation has had significant impacts across various industries in Peru:
- Financial Services: Banks and fintech companies have had to adjust their AI-driven credit scoring and fraud detection systems to ensure explainability and fairness Peru Fintech Report.
- Healthcare: AI applications in diagnostics and treatment planning now require more rigorous testing and validation processes Peru Digital Health Strategy.
- Manufacturing: The adoption of AI in automation and quality control has slowed as companies work to ensure compliance with transparency and human oversight requirements Peru Industry 4.0 Report.
Sources
- Law No. 31814 - Promoting the Use of Artificial Intelligence
- BoL 07033/2023 - Comprehensive AI Regulation Proposal
- Law No. 29733 on Personal Data Protection
- OECD AI Principles Implementation
- AI Regulation in Latin America
- IAPP Global AI Law Tracker
- NIST AI Risk Management Framework
- IEEE Ethically Aligned Design
- UNESCO AI Ethics Courses
- IBM AI Explainability 360
- Secretariat of Government and Digital Transformation
- Emergency Decree No. 007-2020 - Digital Trust Framework
- OECD AI Principles
- Peru Fintech Report
- Peru Digital Health Strategy
- Peru Industry 4.0 Report
Recent developments
- — Analysis of Dec 11 Trump EO unpacks efforts to centralize AI policy, challenge state laws like Colorado's via DOJ Task Force, condition FCC/FTC actions on preemption, amid 1,000+ state AI bills in 2025; notes state AGs urging FCC against preemption.[2] (source)
- — Nearly two dozen state attorneys general send letter to FCC on Dec 19 opposing preemptive AI regulations as directed by EO Section 6.[2] (source)
- — President Trump signs EO directing DOJ and Commerce Dept to challenge state AI laws inconsistent with national policy, limiting states' ability to impose independent AI regulations.[3] (source)
- — White House issues Executive Order "Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence" to establish federal AI regulation framework, preempt state laws, create DOJ AI Litigation Task Force, and direct Commerce Dept evaluation of onerous state AI laws within 90 days.[8] (source)
- — The Bolivian Senate approved a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence Bill, establishing a regulatory framework aligned with the EU AI Act, prohibiting uses like subliminal manipulation and social scoring, and requiring oversight for high-risk AI systems; the bill now awaits review by the Chamber of Deputies[5]. (source)
Related regulations
- Internet Information Service Algorithmic Recommendation Management Provisions — China, Active
- National Artificial Intelligence Policy Bill — Chile, Active
- Artificial Intelligence Liability Directive — European Union, Active
- Federal Law on the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence — Mexico, Active
- Presidential Regulation on the Framework for Artificial Intelligence Development — Indonesia, Active
- California Consumer Privacy Act AI Amendments — California, Active, effective 2020-01-01
- GPAI Framework for Responsible AI — AI Regulations, Active
- Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA, HB 149) — Texas, Active, effective 2026-01-01
Put it into practice
- Generate the policy: NIST AI RMF policy generator (generatepolicy.com)
- Buy the policy pack: NIST AI RMF Implementation Policy (cyberpolicy.shop)
- Build it yourself: Pillar 06 Companion — The 2026 AI Risk Register (ciso.diy)
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