UPDATE – FEBRUARY 2026:
In February 2024, Peru introduced BoL 07033/2023. The bill is modeled after the EU AI Act that proposes a national framework for AI regulation. The bill remains under legislative review and has not yet been enacted. It follows the earlier passage of Law 31814 in July 2023, which established Peru’s foundational AI governance framework. BoL 07033/2023 expands on this foundation with risk-based oversight, accountability requirements, and explicit AI usage restrictions.
ORIGINAL NEWS STORY:
Peru Proposes Comprehensive AI Regulation
While the EU AI Act is grabbing headlines, lawmakers in Peru have introduced an EU-inspired piece of regulation. In February, lawmakers introduced BoL 07033/2023. It aims to establish a robust legal framework for the use and regulation of AI. Moreover, the bill seeks to safeguard fundamental rights while encouraging transparent and ethical advancements in AI development. The proposed legislation emphasizes the paramount importance of respecting human rights. It also stresses the need to ensure privacy in all facets of AI development within Peru.
Key Provisions of the Draft Bill
The bill introduces a risk-based classification framework, categorizing AI systems into four levels: unacceptable risk, high risk, limited risk, and minimal risk. Each category carries different compliance obligations. However, stricter requirements are applied to systems posing greater potential harm.
Developers, providers, and users of AI systems would be held accountable for system outcomes. They would also be required to maintain documentation, transparency disclosures, and governance controls. In addition, verification and certification requirements would apply before high-risk AI systems could be deployed.
The legislation also prohibits specific high-risk uses of AI, including manipulation of electoral processes, unauthorized biometric data collection, and certain emotion recognition applications. These restrictions aim to protect individual rights. Furthermore, they help prevent misuse of sensitive technologies.
Oversight and enforcement would fall under the Secretariat of Government and Digital Transformation, which would be responsible for supervising compliance, establishing reporting mechanisms, and coordinating national AI governance efforts.
Additionally, the bill requires civil liability insurance coverage for AI operators and establishes confidential reporting channels for system errors and incidents, reinforcing accountability and safety requirements.
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