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El Mercurio Legal, Thursday, May 28, 2026
By Marcelo Gallardo Camus, Partner at Vial Gallardo Abogados
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Marcelo Gallardo Camus
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We advise individuals and families on the advance organization of their assets, so that their transfer to heirs is carried out in an orderly manner and in accordance with the law.
How we can help:
Chile's Personal Data Protection Law N° 21.719 comes into full force in December 2026, establishing a regulatory framework that is significantly more demanding than the current one: greater obligations for those who process personal data, expanded rights for data subjects, new enforcement powers, and a robust sanctions regime, with fines ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 UTM (Monthly Tax Units) depending on the severity of the infraction. At Vial Gallardo Abogados, we advise companies of all sizes on adapting their operations to this new regulation, with an approach specifically tailored to the realities of entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses.
What the New Law Requires
Every company that processes personal data —whether belonging to its customers, suppliers, or employees— must adapt its operations to comply with Law N° 21.719. Among other obligations, this includes:
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Priced accessibly for entrepreneurs, based on the number of employees or another parameter reflecting the actual size of each company.
We certify your company's data protection model, which serves as a mitigating factor in the event of a potential infraction.
We support the rollout of the model within your organization — not just its design on paper.
We are continuously available to resolve questions that arise in day-to-day operations.
At our law firm, we understand that employment relationships profoundly impact both people's daily lives and the development and stability of companies. That's why we combine extensive experience with a human, dynamic, and strategic approach to deliver transparent and effective solutions. Whether you're looking to protect your individual rights or ensure your organization's compliance and growth, our team is with you every step of the way.
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Vial Gallardo advises companies on compliance, regulatory risk management and corporate governance matters, designing and implementing programs aimed at ensuring regulatory compliance and preventing legal and reputational contingencies.
Our practice includes the development and implementation of crime prevention models under Chilean Law No. 20,393, internal policies, codes of ethics, corporate protocols and compliance programs tailored to the specific needs of each organization and industry sector.
We also advise clients in their interactions with regulatory authorities and in the management of administrative and sanctioning proceedings, particularly within regulated industries such as healthcare, insurance and other service sectors. Our approach combines strategic vision, practical experience and compliance-driven tools designed to strengthen internal control, supervision and risk mitigation mechanisms.
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Our experience also includes regulatory compliance before aviation authorities, licensing, operational regulations, insurance matters and dispute resolution related to the aviation industry.
The firm has participated in sophisticated international aircraft leasing and financing transactions in Chile and Latin America, representing leading participants in the global aviation industry.
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We advise domestic and international companies on corporate, commercial, civil, real estate, labor, regulatory and economic law matters. We assist our clients in the structuring, development and expansion of their businesses, providing strategic legal solutions and comprehensive legal support at every stage of their projects and investments.
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