Chile’s Biggest Mines and Copec Sue Over a Cybersecurity Label
Twelve firms, including Luksic mines and Copec, challenge their designation as vital operators under Chile's cybersecurity law. The post Chile’s Biggest Mines and Copec Sue Over a Cybersecurity Label appeared first on The Rio Times .
Twelve major Chilean firms, including Luksic mines and Copec, have challenged a government decision that labels them as critical cyber infrastructure under the country's cybersecurity law. The National Cybersecurity Agency, ANCI, published the list of 239 essential operators on 24 July 2026, which includes entities from sectors like fuel, water, transport, and telecommunications.
The twelve companies had 15 working days from the publication date to file their objections, and they did so just before the deadline. The designation carries significant responsibilities, such as reporting cyber incidents to ANCI and adhering to security standards set by the agency, with penalties of up to 40,000 UTM (roughly US$ 3.1 million) for serious breaches.
The Luksic family-owned mining group and Copec, a fuel retailer, are among those challenging the designation. The court cases are in their early stages, and no rulings have been made yet. The outcome will depend on how the courts interpret the cybersecurity law and whether they accept the companies' arguments regarding their operations' public service nature.
The challenge highlights the uncertainty surrounding the application of the new cybersecurity regulations and may set precedents for how other firms are classified under future lists.
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