Colombia
Colombia has three AI bills under review, having archived at least four from earlier sessions, alongside a national AI policy framework. Proposals center on data protection, algorithmic fairness, and ethical use in sectors such as education and finance. Existing data protection law binds AI systems today.
Key points
- Three AI bills currently under review; several predecessors archived.
- National policy documents frame a rights-focused, sector-aware approach.
- Statutory data protection law (Law 1581 of 2012 regime) applies to AI processing personal data.
Laws and instruments
AI bills (multiple)
Concurrent proposals focused on data protection, algorithmic fairness, and sectoral ethics. None enacted.
Timeline
- 2019 onwardAI policy documents adopted.
- 2023 to 2026Successive AI bills introduced; three under review as of 2025.
Who it applies to
AI systems processing personal data in Colombia fall under existing data protection law. AI-specific duties depend on which bill, if any, advances.
Penalties
Data protection enforcement through the SIC. No AI-specific penalties.
Common questions
Does Colombia have a comprehensive AI law?
What are the penalties for AI violations in Colombia?
Who does AI regulation in Colombia apply to?
Artificial Intelligence Regulations, "AI Regulation in Colombia," reviewed July 16, 2026, https://artificialintelligenceregulations.com/jurisdictions/colombia.html.
Entries state the position as of the review date and link to the primary text for verification.