No. Torrenting itself is not illegal in Peru, but downloading or sharing copyrighted material without authorization violates Peruvian intellectual property laws. The Instituto Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia y de la Protección de la Propiedad Intelectual (INDECOPI) enforces these regulations, with penalties including fines and criminal charges under Decreto Legislativo 822 and Ley 27866.
Key Regulations for Torrenting in Peru
- Copyright Infringement: Distributing or downloading copyrighted works via torrents without permission constitutes a violation under Decreto Legislativo 822, punishable by fines up to 180 UIT (S/ 972,000 in 2024) or imprisonment for up to 4 years.
- ISP Liability: Peruvian ISPs must comply with INDECOPI’s takedown notices; failure to act may result in sanctions under Ley 27866, including bandwidth throttling or service suspension.
- 2026 Compliance Shifts: Pending amendments to Ley 27866 aim to align Peru with the USMCA, introducing stricter penalties for repeat offenders and mandatory ISP monitoring for flagged torrents.
Torrenting for non-copyrighted or legally licensed content remains permissible. INDECOPI’s 2023 crackdown on piracy networks underscores the government’s enforcement priority. Users should verify the legal status of torrents to avoid liability.