/ Noticias: Newsletter
Date January 29, 2025
Practice area Intellectual Property
Trade Secrets and Current Trends in Chile
Laura Hernández Bethermyt Associate Alessandri Abogados Introduction A trade secret is defined as confidential information that enjoys special and rigorous protection. This undisclosed information, which an individual or entity possesses […]
Date January 27, 2025
Practice area Technology, Cybersecurity and Data Protection
Key Points of the New Law: Data Processing on Behalf of a Third Party
There are two key roles in data protection: the data controller and the data processor. Both share the responsibility for the proper data processing. Watch Bárbara Silva’s video to learn [...]Date January 6, 2025
Practice area Labor, Social Security and Inmigration
Labor Directorate Introduces New Mandate for Performance Evaluations
All performance evaluation processes must be included in the company’s Internal Rules on Order, Hygiene, and Safety. Tomás Becerra H. Associate Attorney Alessandri Abogados On December 18, 2024, the […]
Date July 15, 2024
Practice area Labor, Social Security and Inmigration
Comptroller’s Office Approves Regulations for the Karin Law
The Karin Law and its accompanying regulations will require companies to review and update their internal regulations and procedures for handling complaints and investigations related to sexual harassment, labor harassment, […]
Date July 5, 2024
Practice area Banking and finance
Fintech Law: CMF Approves Regulation Governing Open Finance System
This regulation represents a milestone for the Chilean financial market and a central stage in the implementation of the Fintech Law, approved in early 2023, whose main objective is to […]
Date June 14, 2024
Practice area Capital Markets and Insurance
2024-2025 New Maximum TERs for Chilean Pension Fund investments
Some drop, certain others rise. Period July 1, 2024 to June 30 2025. Felipe Cousiño Partner Alessandri On June 10, 2024 the Chilean securities, banking and insurance regulator (Comisión Para […]
Date June 12, 2024
Practice area Technology, Cybersecurity and Data Protection
Bill Regulating Artificial Intelligence Introduced to Congress
Companies operating within the scope established by the bill will be required to thoroughly assess their AI systems and implement only those systems that are not prohibited and comply with the requirements and standards set out in each risk classification.
Date June 12, 2024
Practice area Intellectual Property Technology, Cybersecurity and Data Protection
Work for Hire and the Technology and Knowledge Transfer Bill
The Technology and Knowledge Transfer Bill, Bulletin 16686-19, proposes, among other aspects, a modification to Law No. 17,336 on Intellectual Property. It aims to replace the current second and third paragraphs of Article 8 of this law, referencing the mentioned comparative law regime.
Date June 12, 2024
Practice area Technology, Cybersecurity and Data Protection Labor, Social Security and Inmigration
Labor Protection Claims in Personal Data Protection
In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase [how much has it grown? Is it possible to add a figure?] in labor protection claims related to the violation of Article 19 No. 4 of the Political Constitution of the Republic, which establishes the protection of personal data. Companies do not need to wait for the approval of the bill modifying Law 19,628 on privacy protection to evaluate their processing of personal and sensitive data of their workers.
Date June 12, 2024
Practice area Technology, Cybersecurity and Data Protection Labor, Social Security and Inmigration
Working Hours and Attendance: New Requirements and Authorization for Platforms
With the implementation of Law 21,561, which amends the Labor Code to reduce working hours, the Labor Directorate (DT) issued Exempt Resolution No. 38