‘An innovative firm that is at the forefront of technology discussions in Chile’, DLA Piper Chile's data privacy and protection specialists advise on compliance with data protection laws and regulations, privacy policies, consent mechanisms and data processing practices. It also assists with data breach responses, reporting obligations, risk assessments and mitigation. With ’an incredible ability to foresee and avoid possible legal problems’, the team additionally reviews and negotiates contracts and agreements; advises on international data transfers (including EU GDPR requirements); and assists with the privacy implications of emerging technologies, such as AI ethics, biometrics, and blockchain. It also recently advised on Chile’s draft protection of personal data bill for a range of clients. The technology-focused practice of team leader Jorge Timmermann (who also advises on M&A transactions and stock purchase and shareholder agreements), covers data privacy work; while that of counsel and ‘innate talent’ Carla Illanes, a data protection and information security expert, includes advising on data collection, privacy policies, risk assessments, compliance and data transfer strategies. Illanes’ career includes working for three years at the digital division of the Presidency Ministry’s General Secretariat, and -according to certain clients- she ’plays an active role in the discussions on Chile’s data protection ecosystem’.
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Testimonials
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- ‘An innovative firm that is at the forefront of technology discussions in Chile.’
- ‘Stands out for the high levels of knowledge that its lawyers have about the issues they handle - always aware of new developments that have happened. This, especially in the technology space, is essential for the delivery of excellent service to clients.’
- ‘The training of the lawyers reflects their experience and mastery of the issues they address. A proactive team that is highly professional and keeps up to date with all the new developments in this area.‘
- ‘Resolves the most unusual challenges in areas as new and changing as the privacy policies of health technology companies.’
- ‘Beyond the technological innovations is the talent and experience of its lawyers, and an incredible ability to foresee and avoid possible legal problems when projects are still in design.’
- ‘The vast experience, contacts and knowledge of other industries allows them to propose legal solutions that are not so obvious at first glance.’
- ‘Counsel Carla Illanes plays an active role in the discussions on Chile’s data protection ecosystem.’
- ‘Carla Illanes is an innate talent - excellent communication with clients, backed by knowledge, experience and contact networks.’
Lawyers
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
Jorge Timmermann