# Data protection regulatory shifts in Chile and Dominican Rep > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/data-protection-regulatory-shifts-in-chile-and-dominican-rep > Updated: 2026-08-16T20:06:17.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Legal developments regarding data protection and corporate liability are emerging in the Dominican Republic and Chile. In the Dominican Republic, new provisions in the Penal Code (Law 44-26) set to take effect on November 5, 2026, will introduce criminal liability for companies if they fail to fulfill duties of direction, control, and supervision regarding the offenses of subordinates. While Law 4-23 still requires written employee consent for biometric data processing, businesses are being advised to implement robust compliance programs, such as codes of conduct and whistleblowing channels, to protect against state action and third-party claims. In Chile, the government is considering a delay to the implementation of the new Personal Data Protection Law, which was originally scheduled for December 1, 2026. This potential delay follows the Senate's rejection of the Executive's proposed candidates for the regulatory council and the expiration of the deadline to appoint the board of the future Data Protection Agency. There are also concerns regarding potential efforts to relax exclusivity requirements for council members, which critics suggest could “undermine the regulator's independence.” ## Timeline ### 2026-08-16: Financial sector reports growth in Dominican Republic and Chile Investment funds in the Dominican Republic and pension fund administrators in Chile reported significant asset growth and increased profits during the first half of 2026. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/financial-sector-reports-growth-in-dominican-republic-and-chile ### 2026-08-11: Data protection and regulatory shifts in Dominican Republic and Chile New data protection regulations face implementation shifts in the Dominican Republic and Chile, focusing on corporate criminal liability and the independence of regulatory agencies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/data-protection-and-regulatory-shifts-in-dominican-republic-and-chile --- Cite as: Data protection regulatory shifts in Chile and Dominican Rep. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/data-protection-regulatory-shifts-in-chile-and-dominican-rep