Colombia
ComprehensiveLaw 1581 of 2012 (Statutory Law on Data Protection)
Authority: Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) | Enforcement: Active | Enacted: October 2012
Overview
Colombia has comprehensive data protection since 2012. The SIC actively enforces the law with significant fines. Colombia has EU adequacy status. The framework covers consent, data subject rights, international transfers, and DPO requirements.
14-Topic Coverage
Data Protection Authority
Fully AddressedSIC's Delegatura for Data Protection oversees compliance and enforcement.
Consent Requirements
Fully AddressedPrior, express, and informed consent required. Separate consent for sensitive data.
Data Subject Rights
Fully AddressedRights to access, update, rectify, delete, and revoke consent.
Cross-Border Transfer
Fully AddressedTransfers to adequate countries per SIC list, or with consent. Colombia has EU adequacy.
Breach Notification
Partially AddressedNo explicit statutory requirement. SIC guidance recommends notification.
DPO Requirements
Partially AddressedMust designate person or area for processing requests. Not formally called DPO.
Children's Data
Fully AddressedChildren's data classified as sensitive. Parental or guardian consent required.
Penalties & Enforcement
Fully AddressedFines up to 2,000 minimum wages (approx. COP 2.6 billion). Database suspension. Active enforcement.
Sector-Specific Rules
Fully AddressedSFC financial data rules, health data regulations, telecom provisions.
Cookie/Tracking
Partially AddressedGeneral consent requirements apply. No specific cookie law.
AI & Automated Decisions
Not AddressedNo specific AI or automated decision provisions.
Data Localisation
Not AddressedNo general data localisation requirement.
Significant Data Fiduciary
Not AddressedNo equivalent concept.
Government Data
Fully AddressedLaw applies to both public and private sector. Transparency Law also applies.
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