Colombia Data Protection Law (Law 1581 of 2012)
Colombia's Law 1581 of 2012 establishes the general framework for the protection of personal data, regulated by Decree 1377 of 2013. It defines principles for lawful processing, requirements for consent, data subject rights, security obligations, and the role of data controllers and processors. Oversight is currently exercised by the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC), though legislative efforts are underway to establish an independent data protection authority.
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Framework Domains (8)
Data Protection Framework
Constitutional and regulatory privacy protections
Title I - Object, Scope and Definitions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
Title II - Guiding Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
Title III - Special Categories of Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
Title IV - Rights and Conditions for Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Consent Requirements |
| Art. 12 | Data Ownership |
| Art. 13 | Data Security and Privacy |
| Art. 8 | Data Categories |
| Art. 9 | Free Data Sharing |
Title V - Procedures
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 14 | Direct Data Flows |
| Art. 15 | Cybersecurity Requirements |
| Art. 16 | Data Quality |
Title VI - Duties of Controllers and Processors
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 17 | Governance Structure |
| Art. 18 | Central Bank Supervision |
Title VII - Monitoring and Sanctions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 19 | Consent Management Controls |
| Art. 21 | Administrative Sanctions |
| Art. 23 | Transitional Provisions |
| Art. 26 | Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing |
Your Compliance Coverage
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BS 65000:2014 — Guidance on Organizational Resilience
62%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colombia Data Protection Law (Law 1581 of 2012)?
Colombia Data Protection Law (Law 1581 of 2012) is a compliance framework from Colombia with 8 domains and 21 controls. Colombia's Law 1581 of 2012 establishes the general framework for the protection of personal data, regulated by Decree 1377 of 2013. It defines principles for lawful processing, requirements for consent, data subject rights, security obligations, and the role of data controllers and processors. Oversight is currently exercised by the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC), though legislative efforts are underway to establish an independent data protection authority. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Colombia Data Protection Law (Law 1581 of 2012) have?
Colombia Data Protection Law (Law 1581 of 2012) has 21 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Title IV - Rights and Conditions for Processing (5 controls), Title VII - Monitoring and Sanctions (4 controls), Title I - Object, Scope and Definitions (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Colombia Data Protection Law (Law 1581 of 2012) map to?
Colombia Data Protection Law (Law 1581 of 2012) maps to 594 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are BS 65000:2014 — Guidance on Organizational Resilience (62% coverage), EU Digital Markets Act (57% coverage), Australia Consumer Data Right — Banking (CDR) (57% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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