With sector expertise in digital infrastructure and emerging technologies, the five-member team at CMS Carey & Allende is mandated by multinational groups and domestic companies to advise on privacy policies, internal protocols and infringement-prevention models, as well as cross-border data transfers and processing structures. The group also covers the data protection aspects of M&A, digital infrastructure projects, privacy risk assessments, cybersecurity and incident-preparedness. Ramón Valdivieso advises on data protection; while Ignacio Errazquin assists with data protection, privacy and cybersecurity matters. Carolina Veas, and junior associates Andrés Schwerter and Paloma Castillo are other names to note.
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Key clients
- TikTok
- Ericsson
- Galilea
Work highlights
Advised ByteDance’s TikTok on data protection and privacy matters relating to platform monetisation, targeted advertising, and user engagement initiatives in Chile.
Advised Ericsson on the implementation of Chile’s new Personal Data Protection Law, including data governance, international data transfers and controller–processor structuring.
Advised Galilea on data protection compliance and preparation for Chile’s forthcoming Personal Data Protection Law, including privacy policies, cookies and internal compliance measures.
Practice head
Ignacio Errazquin