Data Protection Officer "DPO": Chile and Argentina

The growing relevance of personal data protection has positioned the Data Protection Officer (DPO) as a key player within organisations, in charge of supervising regulatory compliance, advising internally and acting as a point of contact with authorities and data subjects.

In Chile, Law No. 21.719 incorporates relevant advances, establishing its designation in certain cases and reinforcing its role within the organisational structure. In Argentina, although it is not mandatory in the private sector, its implementation is promoted as a good practice by the authority, in line with international standards.

Beyond the regulatory differences, the DPO allows strengthening compliance, managing risks and promoting an organisational culture of data protection, consolidating itself as a strategic figure for organisations.

Prepared by the associates:
Martín Basualdo | ECIJA Chile
Lara Bardelas | ECIJA Argentina