TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology)
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 2
About
Provided by Vanegas Morales Consultores
Our Privacy and Data Protection practice is comprehensive to all aspects of data protection, including general data protection and financial data protection regulation, as Colombia has separate laws.
We conduct our assessment to clients including the following scope of services:
- Applying privacy by design and privacy by default in new projects and innovations of our clients;
- Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments of prospective projects of our clients, for assessing the risks and privacy considerations to be taken into account.
-Building privacy programmes for newly established companies;
-Auditing, improvement and action plans of privacy programs;
-Managing data breaches within companies, data processors and Data Protection Authority (DPA) - Superintendence of Industry and Commerce;
-Handling information requests and administrative investigations by the DPA;
-Identification of data collection and data flow risks;
-Accompanying clients in providing solutions to their day-to-day challenges in their operations related to personal data collection and processing;
-Training clients and their teams in data protection regulations, with sessions taillored to their needs and type of industry.
This practice area is complemented by VMC’s extensive knowledge in financial regulation that may affect personal data, such as fintech, open banking and open finance regulation. On top of that, expertise in
new regulations on information technologies. cybersecurity and AI.
Chambers Review
Vanegas Morales Consultores is a dynamic boutique firm in Colombia with notable expertise handling a wide range of data protection matters. The specialist lawyers are frequently instructed by Colombian health and financial services clients on regulatory and data compliance mandates. The TMT team offers further experience advising on disputes regarding data breaches and cybersecurity standards in Colombia. Vanegas Morales Consultores' new client wins include Open Contracting Partnership, Cámara de Comercio de Cali and Stori Technology Colombia.
Work Highlights
- Vanegas Morales Consultores assisted Adelante Soluciones Financieras with the implementation of operational changes of the company in compliance with new legislation which updated the Colombian data protection and financial data protection regulation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Vanegas Morales Consultores' proactive approach to data protection challenges and in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements have proven vital in fortifying our data governance framework."
"Vanegas Morales Consultores' proactive approach to data protection challenges and in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements have proven vital in fortifying our data governance framework."
Notable Practitioners
Stella Vanegas is an experienced lawyer in Colombia's TMT arena, with particular expertise advising on data protection and cybersecurity matters for banking and finance and fintech clients.
"In addition to her extensive knowledge of data law, Stella Vanegas is known for delivering innovative solutions that drive market evolution and facilitate the adoption of new projects."
"She is a leader, a great facilitator of information and provides management of complex conversations with expert participation."
Ranked Lawyers at
Vanegas Morales Consultores
Colombia
Clients
Provided by Vanegas Morales Consultores
Biggest Fintech in colombia
Main Colombian Airline
One of the main Colombian bank.
One of the main private health providers in Colombia
One of the top-five construction companies in Colombia
Universidad EAN
Industries
Provided by Vanegas Morales Consultores
Airlines
Banks
Construction companies
Data-related NGOs
Education sector
Financial sector
Fintech
Health providers
Tech start-ups