Delivering ‘precise, fast, complete, and self-explanatory answers’, Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos’ eight-member technology, privacy, and media practice has extensive experience in advising on the data privacy aspects of the consumer protection, education, financial, labour and health sectors. It also fields experts in international standards, such as the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Practice head Carolina Flisfisch predominantly focuses on technology contracts, data privacy, and payment systems regulation, as well as contract negotiations and general corporate matters. At associate level, senior Eduardo Vilches and Sofía Flores advise on data protection, while Maximiliano Barros assists with data privacy work. In August 2025, former senior associate Gabriel Pensa left the firm to join Chilean pension fund AFP Modelo as a data protection officer.
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Testimonials
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- Cariola's Data Protection practice stands out for its ability to combine deep legal expertise with a practical understanding of business operations and the real risks associated with personal data processing. Throughout our engagement, the team invested significant time in understanding our business, operational processes, and risk profile, which allowed them to provide tailored and actionable advice rather than purely theoretical guidance. One of the practice's key strengths is its responsiveness, diligence, and collaborative approach. The team has been highly effective in supporting us through data protection assessments and in translating complex regulatory requirements into practical measures that can be implemented across the organization. In addition, they have demonstrated a strong commitment to capacity building by delivering comprehensive training sessions for our executives and personnel. These sessions have been instrumental in increasing awareness, strengthening compliance culture, and ensuring that data protection principles are understood throughout the organization. Compared to other firms, Cariola distinguishes itself through its business-oriented mindset, accessibility, and ability to work closely with clients as a trusted partner. Their combination of technical legal knowledge, practical risk management perspective, and proactive training capabilities makes them particularly effective in helping organizations navigate evolving data protection requirements.
- The team is distinguished by its high level of expertise and its constant willingness to collaborate with clients. Their response times are fast, and they always deliver solutions tailored to the client's specific business needs, fostering confidence and allowing projects to move forward with assurance.
- The advantage of lawyers lies in their combination of technical expertise with a close, personal understanding of their clients' businesses. These lawyers not only master their subject matter, but also demonstrate a constant willingness to collaborate, and are always available to answer questions and actively participate in their clients' projects. They are agile and capable of adapting solutions to their clients' specific needs. Furthermore, they maintain a proactive approach to challenges.
- Cariola Díez Pérez Cotapos' team provides precise, fast, complete, and self-explanatory answers whenever clients need their expertise to resolve doubts.
- Experts in specific areas, so they guarantee the correct answer. Few can compete in terms of knowledge, given the level of detail they possess in certain specific subjects.
- Extensive knowledge of the subject matter, current regulations, and trends in comparative law. A very practical approach to risks and assistance in outlining potential solutions based on business realities.
Key clients
- Seguros Continental
- Equifax
- Mitsui
- Soprole
- Compañía de Cervecerías Unidas
- Instituto Nacional de Capacitación, Inacap
- Staff Chile
- Redbanc
- Banmédica
- UC Christus
- Comercial Eccsa
Work highlights
Assisting Banmédica with both ongoing privacy and cybersecurity advice and conducting a data protection project.
Executed a comprehensive personal data protection project for Equifax, aimed at assessing its compliance levels and elevating its privacy standards to meet the requirements of the new Chilean data protection law.
Advised Compañía Cervecerías Unidas (CCU) on standardising its operations in compliance with the new personal data law, specifically focusing on the implementation of its Customer Data Platform (CDP).
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Carolina Flisfisch