Data Protection Officer "DPO": Chile and Puerto Rico

The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is a key figure for strengthening data governance and promoting regulatory compliance within organisations. While in Chile its appointment is regulated by Law No. 21.719 in certain cases, in Puerto Rico there is no general legal obligation for its appointment, although its incorporation is considered a good international practice.

This comparative analysis reviews the requirements, responsibilities and challenges associated with the DPO in both jurisdictions, highlighting how their incorporation can contribute to more efficient risk management, strengthen the trust of clients and authorities, and consolidate an organisational culture oriented towards the protection of personal data.

This content was prepared by associates Ghislaine Abarca, Associate at ECIJA Chile and Nathaniel Falcon, Associate at ECIJA Puerto Rico.