A new member has joined the INPLP: Macarena Gatica (Chile)

30.08.2023

Alessandri is one of the most prestigious law firms in Chile. Its services meet the entire range of legal requirements of local and foreign companies, individuals, and institutions. Arturo Alessandri Palma, two times President of Chile, founded Alessandri in 1893. Since then, for over five generations, the firm has worked with its clients to reach significant achievements and has contributed to the country’s public service. Today, the firm has over 50 attorneys with different legal specialties. The vision of professional performance, based on excellence and drive, has led, not only to invaluable achievements in the local private and legal areas but also to a commitment to Chile’s social development.

Macarena Gatica has more than 15 years of legal practice and has extensive experience in privacy and data protection, privacy compliance, fintech and insuretech, cybersecurity, IT agreements, software licensing and e-commerce. She has worked on projects with companies from various industries: banking and financial services, fintech, insurance, insuretech, food and beverages, automotive industry, education, real state, casino and gambling, stock market, among others. Characterized by providing more than advice an accompaniment in the alignment with new standards and determining regulatory risks with a clear business orientation.

Chile is a country located in western South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and closest to Antarctica, stretching along a narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. With an area of 756,096 square kilometers and a population of 17.5 million as of 2017, Chile shares borders with Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. The capital and largest city of Chile is Santiago, and the national language is Spanish.

What is the INPLP?

INPLP is a not-for-profit international network of qualified professionals providing expert counsel on legal and compliance issues relating to data privacy and associated matters. INPLP provides targeted and concise guidance, multi-jurisdictional views and practical information to address the ever-increasing and intensifying field of data protection challenges. INPLP fulfils its mission by sharing know-how, conducting joint research into data processing practices and engaging proactively in international cooperation in both the private and public sectors.