Does Chile LPPD require cookie consent banners?

Yes. Under Chile LPPD, websites must display a cookie consent banner that includes: concise purpose summary, accept all button, reject all button or link, manage preferences button, and more. The banner must be shown before any non-essential cookies are set.

How long does cookie consent last under Chile LPPD?

Under Chile LPPD, cookie consent is valid for 12 months. After this period, websites must request consent again from users.

What records must I keep for Chile LPPD cookie consent?

Chile LPPD requires maintaining consent records that include: timestamp iso, user choices by purpose, policy version, jurisdiction detected. Records must be retained for at least 18 months.

What Are the Chile LPPD Cookie Consent Requirements?

Q: What is Chile LPPD and how does it affect cookie consent?

Chile (Law 21.719 – LPPD) is a privacy regulation applicable in Chile. Opt-in consent required for non-essential cookies that collect personal data. Effective December 13, 2026. It requires websites to obtain explicit user consent before placing non-essential cookies (opt-in model).

Q: Is Chile LPPD opt-in or opt-out for cookies?

Chile LPPD follows an opt-in consent model. This means websites must obtain explicit user consent BEFORE placing any non-essential cookies or tracking technologies.

Everything you need to know about Chile LPPD cookie consent compliance in 2026. Complete guide covering opt-in consent requirements, cookie banner elements, consent records, and technical implementation for Chile.

Opt-in Translation Required Children's Privacy Rules Cookie Walls Restricted

Summary

This guide provides comprehensive technical implementation requirements for Chile (Law 21.719 – LPPD). Opt-in consent required for non-essential cookies that collect personal data. Effective December 13, 2026.

This jurisdiction requires an opt-in consent model (prior consent), meaning websites must obtain explicit user consent before placing non-essential cookies or similar tracking technologies. Users must actively accept cookies through clear consent mechanisms.

Additional requirements for this jurisdiction include: providing consent banners and privacy information in all required languages, and special protections and consent mechanisms for children's personal data.

Website owners and operators subject to these regulations must implement compliant cookie consent banners, maintain proper consent records, and ensure their tracking technologies respect user privacy choices. This guide outlines all technical requirements needed to achieve compliance.

Key Requirements Overview

Consent Model

Opt-in (Prior Consent)

Consent Lifespan

12 months

Default State

Off (Non-Essential Cookies)

Cookie Walls

Restricted

Technical Requirements

Prior consent for non-essential cookies

Purpose granularity required

Equal prominence for accept/reject buttons

No pre-checked boxes allowed

Dark patterns prohibited

Proof of consent required

Local storage covered by regulation

Implementation Guidance

Chile's GDPR-inspired Law 21.719 (published Dec 13, 2024, effective Dec 13, 2026) creates a new Data Protection Authority with supervisory and sanctioning powers. Consent must be free, informed, specific, and given in advance and unequivocally. Pre-checked boxes and implied consent are not valid. Alternative legal bases include legitimate interest, contract performance, and legal obligations. Penalties up to 4% annual revenue for serious violations. Extraterritorial scope applies when processing Chilean residents' data.

Special Protections

Children's Privacy

Under 14: parental/guardian consent required. Ages 14-18: general rules apply, except sensitive data under 16 requires parental consent. Best interest and progressive autonomy principles apply.

Sensitive Data

Explicit consent required for sensitive data. Health and biometric data subject to additional restrictions under Art. 16 bis.

Record Keeping Requirements

Required Consent Record Fields

For each consent action, you must maintain records containing:

Timestamp ISO
User Choices By Purpose
Policy Version
Jurisdiction Detected

Retention Period: 18 months minimum

Re-consent Trigger: New Purpose Or Material Change

CookieChimp handles all of this automatically. Our platform maintains comprehensive consent records including all required fields, timestamps, consent strings, IP addresses, user agents, and more. Records are securely stored and easily exportable for compliance audits. Learn more about our consent management

Legal References & Resources

Official legal documents and regulatory guidance for this jurisdiction:

Law 21.719 on the Protection of Personal Data (LPPD)

https://www.bcn.cl/leychile/navegar?idNorma=1209272

Frequently Asked Questions About Chile LPPD Cookie Consent

Legal Disclaimer: For engineering implementation guidance only. Not legal advice. This guide provides technical implementation guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Privacy laws are complex and frequently updated. We recommend consulting with qualified legal counsel to ensure full compliance with applicable regulations.

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