The historical misuse of personal data and the challenges posed by the early entry into force of Law No. 21.719 on Personal Data Protection
Articles22 October 2025
In a letter to the editor published in Estado Diario, Alfredo Moreno, managing partner of ECIJA Chile, reflects on the challenges and opportunities posed by the new Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 21.757).
The forthcoming entry into force of Law No. 21.719 on Personal Data Protection represents a milestone for privacy and compliance in Chile. In his letter to the editor published in Estado Diario, Alfredo Moreno warns that, despite the regulatory advances, the country still faces significant challenges to achieve an effective implementation.
The ECIJA Chile partner emphasises the need to strengthen the future Data Protection Agency, providing it with adequate budget and tools, in order to assume an active role in the adoption of good practices and compliance culture.
"December 1, 2026 seems far away, but the processes of adaptation and training are not achieved overnight," says Alfredo.
Read the full article in Estado Diario here.
