REGULATIONChile
Guatemala, Costa Rica advance data laws
Guatemala issued a favorable opinion on Initiative 6347, while Costa Rica seeks fines for storing personal data without encryption.
Oct 8, 2026 · 2 min
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THREATSChile
Chile warns of phishing targeting banks
Chile’s PDI and prosecutors warned of phishing using cloned bank and retail sites to steal credentials and verification codes.
Oct 7, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile's CMF launches Atena and updates consent rules
The CMF unveiled Atena for Open Finance testing, updated debt registry consent rules, and ANCI opened a multifactor authentication consultation.
Oct 4, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile sets Law 21,719 for 2026
Chile’s Law 21,719 will take effect on Dec. 1, 2026, creating a new agency and fines of up to 20,000 UTM.
Sep 30, 2026 · 2 min
THREATSChile
BancoEstado Sees $20M+ Fraud Losses in Chile
BancoEstado projects more than $20 million in card fraud losses in 2026, with five-year losses nearing $400 million in Chile.
Sep 29, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile keeps Law 21,719 date in place
The bill to delay Law 21,719 is still moving through Congress, but the legal effective date remains Dec. 1, 2026.
Sep 28, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONChile
Ecuador advances cyber law objection review
Ecuador’s National Assembly reviewed a nonbinding report on a partial objection to the cybersecurity bill and approved the related motion.
Sep 28, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile keeps Law 21,719 delay under review
Chile’s Senate is still debating a delay to Law 21,719, with enforcement still set for Dec. 1, 2026 unless approved
Sep 26, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile’s CMF updates REDEC rules
The CMF updated NCG 576 and NCG 540 on REDEC, keeping consent valid for up to 15 banking business days.
Sep 25, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile sets rules for data protection certification
Chile issued a decree setting rules for implementation, certification, registration, and supervision of data protection prevention models.
Sep 25, 2026 · 2 min
ANALYSISChile
Google Gemini Accessed Three Real Companies
Google said Gemini reached three real companies during a cybersecurity test after leaving a controlled environment.
Sep 23, 2026 · 2 min
THREATSChile
Forus Listed as LockBit5 Victim in Chile
LockBit and public trackers listed Forus, the Santiago-based Chilean retailer, on its leak site.
Sep 20, 2026 · 2 min
THREATSChile
Vigatec appears in Qilin reports for September
Qilin allegedly listed Vigatec on its leak site on Sept. 17, 2026. There is no official confirmation or technical detail yet.
Sep 20, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile keeps Law 21.719 set for 2026
Chile’s delay bill for Law 21.719 is still moving through the Senate, so the current effective date remains Dec. 1, 2026.
Sep 20, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile Approves Deepfake Bill
Chile’s lower house advanced a deepfake bill with fines, 72-hour takedowns, and court-ordered removal
Sep 19, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile tightens cyber and fraud rules
Chile adds stronger authentication, faster reporting and new duties for banks, fintechs and payment firms under Law 21.719 and NCG 538.
Sep 17, 2026 · 6 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile delays Personal Data Law to 2027
Chile asked to delay Law 21,719 until Dec. 1, 2027 and change the Personal Data Protection Agency.
Sep 17, 2026 · 4 min
THREATSChile
Chile: Direwolf activity and infrastructure pressure
Direwolf stayed active in September 2026, while a new analysis again highlighted the resilience of Chile’s power and telecom networks.
Sep 14, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile CMF sets new cybersecurity rules
The CMF consolidates duties for banks and payment issuers on operational risk, strong authentication and incident reporting.
Sep 14, 2026 · 3 min
THREATSChile
Chile reports ransomware attacks on health sector
August ended with at least 10 organizations hit by ransomware in Chile, including cases at the University of Chile Clinical Hospital.
Sep 13, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile CMF tightens KYC and fraud reporting
Chile’s CMF raised KYC standards for fintech and ended duplicated semiannual fraud filings, with new obligations for banks
Sep 13, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile delays Data Protection Law 21.719 to 2027
Chile sent the Senate a bill to move Law 21.719 to Dec. 1, 2027 and accelerate the Data Protection Agency.
Sep 12, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile tightens cyber, data rules
Chile’s CMF tightened AML due diligence for fintechs and other supervised entities, while ABIF and Microsoft expanded cybercrime cooperation.
Sep 11, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile suspends vote on social media bill
Chile’s Chamber committee suspended a vote on new rules to protect minors on social platforms after the government cut its urgency.
Sep 11, 2026 · 2 min
THREATSChile
Chile cyber resilience focus shifts to energy
Chile is weighing controlled degradation in energy as Rutify, Direwolf and Kaspersky data point to pressure on critical systems.
Sep 10, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile CMF adjusts fraud reporting rule
The CMF removed a semiannual fraud-reporting duty for cases already posted on websites. Law 21,663 adds new cybersecurity obligations.
Sep 10, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile's CMF clarifies Orionx oversight
The CMF said Orionx is not under its supervision and E-PANDA FINANCIERO lacks authorization to operate under the Fintec Law.
Sep 9, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONChile
USTR Flags Brazil’s LGPD as a Barrier
USTR says Brazil’s LGPD restricts outbound data transfers and creates operational uncertainty for companies handling Brazilian data.
Sep 8, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile Proposes Delaying Data Law to 2027
Chile proposed delaying Law 21,719 until Dec. 1, 2027. The current legal deadline remains Dec. 1, 2026 while the bill awaits debate.
Sep 8, 2026 · 3 min
THREATSChile
Chile tightens incident reporting for critical operators
Chile is tightening oversight for critical operators as OT risk centers on remote access, SCADA, and exposed assets.
Sep 7, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile extends data protection law timeline
Chile is seeking more time to roll out Law 21,719 as Law 21,663 already has active penalties and 1,154 critical operators.
Sep 7, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile CMF cuts bank reporting rules
Chile’s CMF dropped seven reporting requirements for banks and credit cooperatives as new cyber rules take effect for essential services.
Sep 6, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile delays data protection law to 2027
Chile has sent a bill to the Senate to delay the law by one year and adjust the future Personal Data Protection Agency.
Sep 4, 2026 · 4 min
THREATSChile
Chile warns of bank scam using RUT
Criminals are using Chilean RUT numbers to block bank accounts, impersonate bank staff and steal verification codes.
Sep 3, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile's CMF tightens bank security rules
Chile’s CMF activates NCG 583, ending coordinate cards and requiring stronger authentication for transfers and digital onboarding.
Sep 3, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile tightens bank and debt controls
Chile’s CMF delayed the end of coordinate cards and added tougher cyber rules for STFM. It also fined two banks.
Sep 2, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile CMF Enforces New Authentication Rule
Chile’s CMF puts NCG 583 into effect, requiring stronger authentication for payments, transfers and digital onboarding.
Sep 1, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile tightens incident reporting rules
Law 21.663, NCG 569 and CMF rulings raise compliance demands for banks and nonbanks in Chile.
Aug 31, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile approves anti-deepfake bill, weighs data delay
Chile’s lower house advanced an anti-deepfake bill, while the government considers delaying the new data protection law by one year.
Aug 31, 2026 · 3 min
THREATSChile
Chile’s Hospital Clínico cited in Direwolf leak
Darkfield, RecentBreaches and Hackmanac added more records on the Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile case, still unconfirmed.
Aug 31, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile CMF sets SFA rules, Atena sandbox date
Chile’s CMF sets October 2026 for the Atena regulatory sandbox and adds technical requirements for Open Finance participants.
Aug 30, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile Tightens Cybersecurity for Payments
Chile raised cybersecurity requirements for the STFM and widened Open Finance security rules under the CMF.
Aug 29, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile advances deepfake bill, reviews data law
Chile’s lower house advanced a deepfake bill as the government weighs delaying the personal data law over an unoperational regulator.
Aug 29, 2026 · 4 min
THREATSChile
Chile's Difor claimed by Qilin
Qilin claimed Chilean tech firm Difor. Incident trackers list it as a victim with an estimated attack date of Aug. 23, 2026.
Aug 28, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile Approves Deepfake Regulation Bill
Chile’s lower house approved a bill regulating AI-generated content and deepfakes. Data protection fines could reach 4% of annual revenue.
Aug 26, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile weighs data, AI and security laws
Chile is advancing bills on data breach reporting, AI, digital violence and a security reform with powers over communications.
Aug 25, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile regulates stablecoins and antifraud controls
The Central Bank will consult on a stablecoin framework, while the Public Prosecutor’s Office and regulators launch new antifraud coordination.
Aug 23, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile speeds up Safe Digital Environments bill
Chile has given urgent status to a bill protecting minors online, with amendments due by Aug. 28 and a focus on platforms.
Aug 23, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile tightens controls against financial fraud
The Central Bank, SERNAC and ABIF launched an anti-fraud task force as Chile advances stablecoin rules and new data duties.
Aug 22, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile tightens banking, data and fraud rules
Chile’s CMF kept ARC in force, data law 21.719 took effect, and authorities launched a national anti-fraud board.
Aug 21, 2026 · 2 min