We invite you to read the opinion column by our senior associate at Tech, Antonia Nudman, on how to integrate the “compliance triad” into the corporate digital risk management strategy.
The changing digital ecosystem and new regulatory requirements in Chile are profoundly transforming the way we measure business performance. Today, it is no longer enough to show positive financial results: an organization’s behavior in the digital environment has become an essential component of corporate risk mapping.
Cybersecurity, personal data protection, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence are no longer issues confined to technical areas; they are now central topics in boardroom discussions. The question is no longer whether these issues should be addressed, but how they can be strategically integrated into decision-making.
The most important thing is that compliance does not remain merely on paper. In times of accelerated digital transformation, compliance must mean implementing effective, verifiable, and sustainable measures. Companies that manage to internalize this logic not only reduce risks but also open up new business opportunities.
AI, for example, can improve operational efficiency, automate processes, optimize data analysis, and free up human capacity for higher-value tasks. However, to reap these benefits, it is essential that its use be secure and controlled. It is not a matter of adopting technology for the sake of adopting it, but rather of doing so with a clear roadmap.
To this end, a modern compliance strategy is indispensable. This strategy must allow for the identification of red flags, ensure the traceability of the data used, manage the risks associated with the algorithms employed, and establish control mechanisms to prevent the misuse of AI tools within the organization. The challenge becomes even greater when we consider that we still do not fully understand the depth of generative artificial intelligence with the information available online. That uncertainty, in itself, is a risk.
Companies must prepare today for scenarios where technology can infer, reconstruct, or amplify data from open sources and generate results whose impact is not always evident at first glance. In this context, the risk is not limited to direct information leaks: it also extends to AI outputs, which, if not properly understood, validated, and audited, can translate into high-impact decisions with significant consequences.
Improper disclosure or misuse of information can not only lead to immediate losses, but also have devastating effects on corporate reputation and erode stakeholder confidence.
Today, the key question for companies is whether they are prepared to operate in an environment where technology not only enables opportunities, but also amplifies risks. The answer will depend on their ability to integrate cybersecurity, data protection, and responsible use as pillars of their strategy. The new business reality requires accepting that digital performance is as important as financial performance.
Opinion column written by:
Antonia Nudman | Senior Associate az Tech | anudman@az.cl
