Protección de datos personales: nuestros vecinos sí avanzan | Diario Financiero
The recent European recognition of Argentina and Uruguay as countries with adequate levels of data protection has placed Chile at a competitive disadvantage. This situation prevents Chilean companies from easily accessing the European data market, which is essential for the development of artificial intelligence and big data, while their neighbors benefit from lower transaction costs and significant commercial opportunities due to updated regulations. The relevance to open data lies in the urgency of harmonizing local regulations with global standards to enable the free flow of information. The slow approval of the new law and the creation of a data protection agency in Chile are delaying its integration into the global digital economy, leaving the country lagging behind regional competitors who are already maximizing the value of their data and attracting investments in key technological infrastructure. While awaiting the entry into force of the legislative reform, organizations should conduct internal audits of their personal information assets. Evaluating how these data are stored, used, and shared allows for anticipating technology improvement costs and ensuring compliance with future standards. This proactive preparation is crucial to prevent the Chilean industry from being excluded from the economic benefits of the digital era and to foster a culture of transparency and security in information management.
Source: df.clPublished on 2024-02-01