Data Protection and Privacy 2026

MEXICO Trends and Developments

Trends and Developments Contributed by: Daniel Villanueva Plasencia, Carlos Vela-Trevino and Paulina Bojalil Warth Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie has 60 years of experience in Mex - ico and has a strong presence in five states of the country, namely Mexico City, Guadalajara, Juárez, Monterrey and Tijuana. As the most recommended law firm in major practice areas around the world, its offices are constantly involved in major mergers and

acquisitions and sophisticated financial transactions. The firm’s global presence allows it to rapidly create teams of specialists in multiple jurisdictions to meet the needs of its clients. Baker McKenzie is known lo - cally for the highly specialised and industry-focused knowledge of its attorneys.

Authors

Daniel Villanueva Plasencia is a partner in the Intellectual Property practice group at Baker McKenzie Guadalajara. With over 15 years of experience, he specialises in data privacy, information security and cybersecurity matters. His expertise extends to regulatory issues related to information technologies and consumer protection, as well as intellectual and industrial property – with a particular focus on digital environments, including the use and licensing of trade marks, patents and copyrights. His advisory services cover a broad spectrum including regulatory restrictions, intellectual property, data privacy and security. Daniel advises on global data privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, digital media, and legal and regulatory issues.

Paulina Bojalil Warth is an associate in the Mexico City office of Baker McKenzie with seven years of experience. She specialises in data privacy and security, technology, media and telecommunications (TMT),

as well as e-commerce, and commercial and software contracts. Additionally, she handles matters related to the aeronautical industry. Her primary areas of expertise include advising on technology, data privacy and security, telecommunications, e-commerce, consumer protection and general contractual law. Paulina has advised global companies both in Mexico and abroad. Her work spans across global data privacy and security strategies, cross-border deals, global contractual transactions, and assisting with market entry and service implementation.

Carlos Vela-Trevino is a partner in Baker McKenzie’s Information Technology & Communications practice group in Mexico City, and the head of the firm’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) industry

group in Mexico. Carlos is recognised by Chambers as one of the country’s leading TMT lawyers. He advises on corporate and commercial matters, including e-discovery, FCPA investigations, e-commerce, direct marketing, privacy in the workplace, litigation and M2M communications. Carlos is proficient in all key areas of IT/C law including telecoms regulation/licensing; software, cloud and technology contracts and procurement; design, implementation and monetisation of e-commerce portals; marketing, consumer protection and copyright.

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