Regulatory Alerts2024-02-29 | NRP-61Technical Standards on the Physical Security of Automated Teller Machines
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador issued Technical Standards NRP-61 to establish minimum physical security specifications for automated teller machines (ATMs) to protect the assets of financial entities and their users. The regulations mandate compliance from all domestic and foreign banks, cooperatives, and investment entities operating in El Salvador, requiring robust hardware anchoring, electronic monitoring, and secure cash handling procedures. Additionally, the standards enforce strict data privacy measures, risk analysis protocols, and a 90-day video retention period to ensure operational transparency and fraud prevention.
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