Prepare for the Modernization
of Chile’s Data Protection Law
Chile - Law No. 19.628 and new law 21.719
Chile’s current data protection law has been updated to align with GDPR and establish a specialized data protection authority and will come into force very soon.
Key Requirements (current and upcoming)
- Data subjects’ consent for data processing
- Privacy notice for data subjects
- Addition of more rights, not just access, rectification and cancellation.
- Upcoming obligations (DPIA, processors’ contracts, data breach notification, etc.)
- Expanded enforcement and penalties
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Prepare for the modernization of Chile’s data protection law.
How MyData-TRUST Can Support You
- Readiness assessment for new data protection law
- Consent strategy and risk assessment
- Policy updates to anticipate regulatory change
Why Compliance Matters for Life Sciences
- Transition to GDPR-style regulation is ongoing
- Advance preparation avoids disruption to clinical operations
- Demonstrates accountability to patients and partners
- Anticipates data transfer challenges
Why Choose MyData-TRUST?
- Proactive legal monitoring and operational support
- LATAM and EU regulatory expertise
- Life Sciences-first approach to data compliance
- Multilingual privacy team with local insight
Frequently asked questions
Do I still have to comply with the current data protection law 19.628?
Yes, the current law remains in force and its provisions must be complied with until the new law comes into force.
When does the new data protection law 21.719 come into effect?
The new law will come into force on December 1, 2026.
With the new law, will I be required to notify data breaches to the authority and/or data subjects?
Yes, to the Agency when there is a reasonable risk to the rights and freedoms of the data subjects and to data subjects when certain conditions are met, such as when dealing with sensitive data.
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