List of events

The National University Network (REUNA) and the Chilean Institute of Law and Technology invite you to take part in this virtual event, which will be held on Thursday, January 29, at 10:00 a.m. (GMT -3).

(Note based on REUNA: “Join the online forum for International Data Protection ”Day”—National University Network)

In its role as a collaborative entity within the science, technology, knowledge, and innovation ecosystem, REUNA has participated for the past five years in the commemoration of International Personal Data Protection Day, observed annually on January 28. This date marks the signing of Convention 108 of the Council of Europe, adopted in 1981 in Strasbourg, and seeks to raise awareness of the importance of protecting privacy and personal data in the digital age.

For Chile, this commemoration is particularly significant, as Law No. 21,719, which creates the Personal Data Protection Agency, will enter into force on December 1, 2026. This new regulation poses major challenges for both public and private institutions, establishing obligations such as the definition of privacy policies, consent management, the registration of data processing activities, and the safeguarding of individuals’ rights.

On this occasion, the event will feature a special participation by Francisco Pérez Bes, Vice President of the Spanish Data Protection Agency, who is responsible for the institution’s international cooperation activities.

To participate, please register at the following link:
https://reuna.zoom.us/meeting/register/4ggG2MzCSOuUhGlGBIYqrA

Program

10:00–11:00 │ Panel 1:
“Training students in personal data protection: the contribution of universities and the expected professional profile”

• Alberto Cerda Silva, Director of the Center for Studies in Computer Law, University of Chile. Alberto Cerda Silva holds a PhD in Juridical Sciences from Georgetown University Law Center, a Master’s degree in Public Law from the University of Chile, and a Law degree from the University of Chile.

• Leocadio Marrero Trujillo, Academic Director and trainer of Data Protection officers at the University of Santiago of Chile.

• Paola Arellano Toro, Executive Director of REUNA. MBA in Business Management (University of Chile), Fisheries Engineer (Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso).

11:00 – 11:30 │ Keynote presentation:
“The Spanish Agency’s experience in supporting the implementation of data protection and cybersecurity in emerging countries”

Francisco Pérez Bes, Vice President of the Spanish Data Protection Agency.

11:30 – 12:30 │ Panel 2:
“From regulation to practice: tools and methodologies for the early implementation of the new Personal Data Protection Law”

• Carlos Reusser Monsálvez, President of the Chilean Institute of Law and Technology (ICDT) and Professor at Alberto Hurtado University. PhD in Law (University of Salamanca), LL.M. in Constitutional Law (Pontifical Catholic University of Chile), Master’s degree in Informatics and Law (Complutense University of Madrid), Law degree (University of Chile).

• Fernando Fernández Acevedo, Founding Partner of AltLegal and Board Member of Chiletec. Master of Laws (University of Chicago), LL.M. in Innovation, Technology and the Law (University of Edinburgh), Law degree (Diego Portales University).

Moderator:
Lorena Donoso Abarca, Professor at the University of Chile and arbitrator for the resolution of Internet domain name disputes at NIC Chile. Master’s degree in Informatics and Law (Complutense University of Madrid), Law degree (University of Chile).