Digital Health Transformation in Latin America

This document is a client alert that discusses the ongoing digital health transformation in Latin America, focusing specifically on Brazil and Chile. It outlines Brazil's new data protection framework, the General Data Protection Law (LGPD), which was finalized in December 2018 and is set to come into effect in August 2020. The LGPD mandates significant changes for companies processing personal data, including implementing security measures and obtaining consent from data subjects. The document also highlights the establishment of the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) in Brazil. In Chile, the alert describes legislative efforts to create a personal data protection agency aimed at enhancing compliance and addressing shortcomings in existing laws. The document further raises questions about the potential for global interoperability in data protection frameworks, referencing discussions held at the International Conference of Data Protection & Privacy Commissioners. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between APEC and the EU to facilitate cross-border data transfers while ensuring robust privacy protections.