CevroColombia: Statutory Law 1581 of 2012 and what it requires
Statutory Law 1581 of 2012: an established law with an active enforcement record. Overseen by Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio (SIC).
Key requirements at a glance
| Registration with the regulator | Required |
|---|---|
| Data protection officer | Not required |
| Breach notification | No fixed hourly deadline in our reference |
| Cross-border transfer restrictions | Required |
| Data localization | Not required |
Penalties and enforcement
Administrative fines under the Law.
What to know in practice
Habeas data rights are constitutionally grounded; registration of databases (RNBD) is required.
How Cevro helps
- Maps Statutory Law 1581 of 2012 to the rest of your compliance program, so evidence collected for SOC 2 or ISO 27001 also counts here where it overlaps.
- Gives every failing control a specific fix and a way to re-check it.
Frequently asked questions
Who regulates data protection in Colombia?
Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio (SIC) oversees Statutory Law 1581 of 2012.
Is breach notification mandatory under Statutory Law 1581 of 2012?
Our reference does not record a fixed hourly deadline for Statutory Law 1581 of 2012. Check the statute and Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio (SIC) guidance for the notification timing that applies to you.
Does Colombia restrict cross-border data transfers?
Yes. Moving personal data out of Colombia is restricted, so confirm a lawful transfer basis before data leaves the jurisdiction.
Do you need a data protection officer under Statutory Law 1581 of 2012?
It is not a general requirement in our reference, though naming an accountable person is still good practice.
What are the penalties for non-compliance in Colombia?
Administrative fines under the Law.