Chile

Cruz v. Manzano y Asociados

Lawyer appeared before the Concepción. Fabricated: Case Law | Court found all jurisprudence citations in the plaintiff's filing (folio 14) to be manifestly false or non-existent and lacking correlation with the purported decisions; used to mislead the court. Outcome: Monetary Sanction.

Cruz v. Manzano y Asociados

Fabricated: Case Law | Court found all jurisprudence citations in the plaintiff's filing (folio 14) to be manifestly false or non-existent and lacking correlation with the purported decisions; used to mislead the court.

Cruz v. Manzano y Asociados

Paris Charter on Artificial Intelligence in the public interest

On 11 February 2025, Chile, Finland, France, Germany, India, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Slovenia, and Switzerland adopted the Paris Charter on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the public interest. The charter aims to ensure AI development serves the public interest, focusing on equity, transparency, accountability, and sustainability. It encourages openness in AI and accountability through existing frameworks. The charter calls for safeguards against AI’s potential harms, alongside an affirmati...

Coalition for environmentally sustainable artificial intelligence

On 11 February 2025, France, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) , and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announced the coalition for environmentally sustainable artificial intelligence (AI). The coalition brings together 91 partners, including technology companies, governments, and international organisations, to address AI’s environmental impact. The coalition’s initiatives include publishing a position paper to identify challenges in balancing AI’s benefits with its ...

Design requirements in Bill regulating Artificial Intelligence systems (Nr. 16821-19)

On 13 October 2025, the Chamber of Deputies passed the Bill regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, including design requirements. The Bill requires AI systems to be designed to allow for human control and monitoring, and must be technically robust and resilient to minimise damage from failures or attacks. AI systems must also be designed to be transparent, ensuring their outputs are understandable and explainable to the people they affect. Systems that interact with humans must be c...

National Economic Prosecutor's Office investigation into Meta Platforms and WhatsApp over potential anticompetitive conduct linked to privacy update

On 15 September 2025, the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE) in Santiago, Chile, issued Resolution No. 249, ordering the closure of Investigation Roll No. 2660-21 concerning Facebook, Inc., now Meta Platforms, Inc., and WhatsApp LLC, following a complaint lodged on 4 May 2021 regarding potential anticompetitive conduct linked to the May 2021 update of WhatsApp’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. The investigation examined whether the update, which introduced new optional busin...

Lawsuit concerning use of biometric data of minors (Fundacion Kamanau v Worldcoin S.P.A.) (Case No.18,566-2024)

On 6 January 2025, the Supreme Court of Chile issued a ruling concerning Worldcoin’s collection of a minor’s biometric iris data without obtaining parental consent. The court ordered Worldcoin to delete all biometric data collected from a 17-year-old minor without her consent. The case stemmed from a constitutional action alleging that the companies unlawfully scanned the minor's iris, violating her constitutional rights to privacy, physical and mental integrity, and property. The court found...

Data protection provisions in Pacific Alliance - Singapore Free Trade Agreement

On 3 May 2025, the Pacific Alliance – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (PASFTA) entered into force for Singapore, Chile, and Peru. Chapter 13 on Electronic Commerce of the agreement establishes rules for personal data protection among the Parties. Article 13.11 of the Chapter emphasises the protection of personal information in the context of electronic commerce. The provision applies to businesses engaged in digital trade that handle users’ personal data, requiring each Party to adopt or maint...

Cross-border data transfer regulation in Pacific Alliance-Singapore Free Trade Agreement

On 3 May 2025, the Pacific Alliance and Singapore Free Trade Agreement (PASFTA) entered into force for Singapore, Chile, and Peru. The PASFTA has not yet entered into force for Mexico and Colombia because both countries are still completing their domestic ratification procedures. Under Chapter 13, Article 13.14 of the agreement, each Party is required to permit the cross-border transfer of information by electronic means, including personal data, when necessary for the business activities of ...

Establishment of National Commission on Artificial Intelligence in Bill to regulate AI systems, robotics, and related technologies (Bill 15869-19)

On 26 April 2023, the Bill to regulate AI systems, robotics, and related technologies (Bill 15869-19) establishing the AI Commission was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies of Chile. The Bill establishes a legal framework for the development, commercialisation, distribution, and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. The Bill proposes the creation of a National Commission on Artificial Intelligence, responsible for ruling on authorisation applications submitted by developers, provider...

Authorisation requirement in Bill to regulate AI systems, robotics, and related technologies (Bill 15869-19)

On 26 April 2023, the Bill to regulate AI systems, robotics, and related technologies (Bill 15869-19), including authorisation requirements, was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies of Chile. The Bill requires developers, suppliers, and users of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to seek authorisation prior to the commencement of the development, marketing, distribution, and use of these systems in Chilean territory. The Bill classifies AI systems into "unacceptable risk" and "high risk'" ...

Chilean Cybersecurity Bill

On 15 March, 2022, the Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Bill (No. 14.847-06) was introduced to the Chilean Senate. The comprehensive cybersecurity bill aims to improve security structures and measures in public and private institutions. The bill outlines regulatory standards to prevent cyber attacks and protect public and private institutions targeted by cyber attacks. Finally, the bill aims to increase cooperation between different institutions.

SERNAC Interpretative Circular on abusive consumer data processing clauses

On 19 February 2022, the Servicio Nacional del Consumidor (SERNAC), Chile's consumer protection agency, has closed the consultation on its Interpretative Circular on Abusive Consumer Data Collection and Processing Clauses. The Circular contains classifications of abusive clauses on the collection and processing of consumer data.

AI Governance in Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA)

On 7 January 2021, New Zealand, Singapore and Chile implemented the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA). The DEPA establishes common norms for cooperation and harmonisation regarding digital trade, as well as digital content and services. Furthermore, the DEPA creates a common framework for data protection, establishes common rules on digital trade and removes digital barriers for data transfers. Regarding Artificial Intelligence Governance, the participating countries commit to the ...

Cross-border data transfer regulation in New Zealand, Chile and Singapore Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA)

On 7 January 2021, New Zealand, Singapore and Chile signed the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA). The DEPA establishes common norms for cooperation and harmonisation regarding digital trade, as well as digital content and services. Furthermore, the DEPA creates a common framework for data protection, establishes common rules on digital trade and removes digital barriers to data transfers.

Data localisation provision in Banking Regulation 2409/Financial Regulation 798 Updated Compilation of Standards

On 1 December 2020, the Banking (2409)/Financial (798) Regulation, which includes an updated compilation of standards, was adopted. Article 5 of Chapter 20-7 states that services may only be outsourced to countries that have an investment grade country rating and whose legislation complies with appropriate international standards for the protection and security of personal data. However, the administrative council or the body acting in its stead may grant a reasoned exemption from the require...

VAT on digital services in Reforma Tributaria 2020 (Ley 21.210)

Chile enacts the imposition of a 19 percent VAT on digital services provided by foreign suppliers.