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Can you summarize Law 19.628 (in Spanish)?
Chile Laws - Others > Law 19.628 (in Spanish)
Short Summary
This legal document, Ley 19628, also known as the Law on Protection of Personal Data, governs the treatment of personal data in records or databases by both public and private organizations in Chile. The law applies to all organizations, except for those processing data for the exercise of freedom of expression and information, which are regulated by a separate law. Individuals are allowed to process personal data as long as it is in accordance with this law and for purposes permitted by the legal system. The law emphasizes the respect for fundamental rights of data subjects and the rights recognized by this law. It defines various terms related to data processing, such as storage, blocking, communication, expired data, statistical data, personal data, sensitive data, data deletion, public accessible sources, data modification, data processing, and more. The law also establishes obligations for data controllers, including the obligation to inform individuals about the mandatory or optional nature of providing personal information and the purpose for which it is being requested. It also grants individuals the right to oppose the use of their personal data for advertising, market research, or opinion surveys. The law further regulates the authorization, transmission, modification, and deletion of personal data, as well as the duty of confidentiality for individuals working with personal data. It also addresses the rights of data subjects, including the right to access, modify, delete, or block their personal data. The law imposes responsibilities on public organizations and establishes a registry of databases managed by public organizations. Non-compliance with the law may result in legal consequences, although specific penalties are not specified in the document.
Whom does it apply to?
Public and private organizations that process personal data
What does it govern?
Protection of personal data
What are exemptions?
Processing of personal data for the exercise of freedom of expression and information
What are the Penalties?
Not specified
Jurisdiction
Chile