Within the framework of the implementation of the new regulations on the protection of personal data, cybersecurity and the digital economy, Magliona Abogados announced the consolidation of its Personal Data team, a strategic practice aimed at supporting companies, organizations and public bodies in regulatory compliance and in the management of risks associated with the intensive use of data.
The team is led by Jessica Matus along with Bárbara Reyes and Matías Danús, all with outstanding track records in regulation, privacy, cybersecurity, public policy and technologies and telecommunications, combining experience in the public and private sectors and in regulatory advocacy at the national and international levels.
“This is not just an organic strengthening of the firm, but a strategic decision in response to a structural shift in the regulatory environment,” stated Claudio Magliona, partner at Magliona Abogados. “Data protection has ceased to be a purely technical matter and has become a central pillar of corporate governance, competitiveness, and trust. Having a team of this caliber is key to supporting our clients through this process”.
Comprehensive view of the digital economy
The firm’s Personal Data team combines advanced legal expertise with a deep understanding of regulated markets, the digital economy, and the compliance requirements that organizations face today, particularly in data-intensive and auditable sectors.
Jessica Matus Arenas, a managing attorney, has over 20 years of experience in personal data protection and cybersecurity, with an active role in the design and implementation of public policies in Chile and Latin America. She has advised governments, international organizations, and companies, is a member of the Ministerial Advisory Commission for the implementation of the Personal Data Protection Law (2025), and has been recognized as one of the 100 Leading Women of 2024. She is a co-founder of the Data Protection Foundation and the Internet Society Chile, and teaches in university postgraduate programs.
Barbara Reyes Espinoza, managing attorney, focuses her practice on technology law, privacy, cybersecurity, public policy, and government relations. She joined the firm in 2019 and has been recognized by The Legal 500 Latin America 2026 in Technology Law (Leading Associate), Best Lawyers 2026 in Technology Law, and in Privacy and Data Security Law. She is an author in Chambers and Partners’ specialized guides and a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
Matías Danús Gallegos, managing attorney, has extensive experience in regulatory affairs, telecommunications, audiovisual content, consumer law, and competition law. He was the Regulatory Affairs Manager at VTR Comunicaciones and has led complex proceedings before sector authorities, regulatory bodies, and specialized courts. His experience is key to addressing the intersections between data protection, regulated markets, and regulatory compliance. He is also a member of the IAPP.
“The new legal landscape demands advisory services that integrate regulatory compliance, risk management, corporate strategy, and technological understanding”, added the firm’s partner. “Our Personal Data team responds to this need with a comprehensive, practical approach aligned with international standards that directly impact companies operating in Chile today”.
With this consolidation, Magliona Abogados reaffirms its position as a leading law firm in law and technology, strengthening its capacity to advise on matters of personal data protection, cybersecurity, digital regulation and platform economy, at a key moment associated with the implementation of the new Personal Data Protection Law and the evolution of the Chilean regulatory ecosystem.
