Capítulo XI. De las infracciones y sanciones administrativas

The following shall be considered violations of this Law: acts or omissions committed by RENAP employees and/or public officials in the exercise of their office or function. The following, which are listed below, constitute violations, regardless of any criminal and/or civil actions that may be applicable:

a)Altering the information contained in registry entries;

b)Issuing certifications containing falsified information;

c)Delaying the delivery of reports, official letters, certifications, and any other documents, whether to the authority that requests them or to the private individual who requires them;

d)Delivering passwords, forms, or other documents without the backing of the corresponding request;

e)Making improper use of the access code to the database or allowing another person to access it without the respective authorization;

f)Disclosing by any means confidential information that they come to know by reason of their position or occupation; and,

g)Extracting documentary or electronic information without due authorization.

Without prejudice to the criminal and civil liability attributable to the offender, the Executive Director shall impose the following sanctions:

a)Temporary suspension from duties, for a period of not less than one calendar month, in accordance with the seriousness of the violation committed;

b)Permanent suspension from duties, taking into account the seriousness of the violation committed or when the offender incurs two temporary suspensions.