Amendment to the Federal Copyright Law regarding the Secondary Liability of Internet Service Providers
Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies approved amendments to the liability framework for internet service providers regarding copyright infringements committed by their users. The bill remains subject to Senate review.
On October 7, 2026, Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies approved a reform to the Federal Copyright Law (LFDA) modifying the conditions under which internet service providers may be exempt from liability for copyright infringements committed by their users. The bill was referred to the Senate for consideration and is therefore not yet in force.
The main proposed changes include requiring internet access providers to establish policies for terminating service to repeat infringers and introducing secondary liability provisions where providers contribute to copyright infringements or directly benefit from them under certain conditions.
The bill also provides for administrative fines of up to 40,000 Units of Measurement and Adjustment (UMAs), as well as additional fines for continuing violations.
The reform must still be discussed and voted on by the Senate. If approved without amendments, it will be sent to the Federal Executive for publication in the Official Gazette of the Federation and would enter into force 180 calendar days after publication.
