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January 27, 2025

World Data Privacy Day: How Is the Protection of Personal Data in Colombia?

Publimetro
Intellectual Property attorney Danilo Romero was cited in an article published by Publimetro in commemoration of World Data Privacy Day discussing how users can protect their personal data in an increasingly complex digital environment. He pointed out that users in Colombia can draw on available resources and authorities, such as the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC), to ensure that their information is treated properly. Additionally, Mr. Romero advised consumers to be cautious about disclosing their information, clearly understand why their data is being collected and actively monitor how it is used to prevent misuse.

"Users can currently choose who to give their data to; the important thing, beyond entities having it, is how they use it. Therefore, it should be clear to consumers what the purpose of collecting this information is, so as not to fall into bad practices like the misuse of data for promotions or boosting advertisements," he said.

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