VJ Vargas Jácome Abogados
At VJ Vargas Jácome Abogados, we strictly comply with the regulations in force regarding the protection of personal data, as established in Law 1581 of 2012, Law 1266 of 2008, Decree 1377 of 2013, and any other applicable laws and regulations that amend, supplement, or repeal them. Therefore:
1. Authorization and Use of Data
The collection, storage, custody, use, and processing of data, whether from legal entities or natural persons, must always be preceded by authorization expressly granted in writing, verbally, or inferred unequivocally from the conduct of the data subject. Such information may be obtained directly from the Client or through any legitimate means, subject to prior authorization.
2. Types of Data Collected
The personal data that VJ Vargas Jácome Abogados may collect, store, safeguard, and process include:
- Full name or corporate name
- Identification type, number, and date of issuance
- Tax identification
- Address, phone numbers, and email addresses
- Commercial, industrial, or professional activity
- Health-related information, if necessary
- Private activities and place of execution
- Commercial, economic, financial, and patrimonial information
- Nationality
- Photographic and video records
- Judicial and disciplinary records
3. Rights of Data Subjects
Every Client of VJ Vargas Jácome Abogados has the right to request, at any time, the revocation (in whole or in part) of the authorization for the storage and processing of their personal data, as well as their correction, modification, updating, or deletion. A written request by any means will be sufficient, and the request will be answered within a maximum of two (2) calendar days.
In accordance with Article 8 of Law 1581 of 2012, the rights of data subjects include:
a) To know, update, and rectify their personal data before the Data Controller or Data Processor, particularly in the case of partial, inaccurate, incomplete, fragmented data, or data that may lead to error, or data whose processing is prohibited or unauthorized.
b) To request proof of the authorization granted, except in cases where the law expressly excludes it.
c) To be informed, upon request, about the use of their personal data.
d) To file complaints before the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce for violations of the law.
e) To revoke authorization and/or request the deletion of data when principles, rights, and legal or constitutional guarantees are not respected.
f) To access their personal data free of charge.
4. Purposes of Data Use
The personal data in the custody of VJ Vargas Jácome Abogados will be used exclusively for professional purposes of the Firm and to comply with contractual, legal, tax, disciplinary, audit, accounting, and general commercial obligations. They may also be used for:
- Sending correspondence
- Strengthening professional and commercial relationships
- Updates on legal matters handled for the Client
- Service promotions and invitations to events or training
- Invoicing and service satisfaction verification
5. Disclosure of Data
Personal data will only be disclosed in compliance with orders from competent authorities (judicial, fiscal, administrative, or police) or when expressly authorized by the Client.
6. Contact Information
The Client may use the following channels to submit requests regarding their personal data or file Petitions, Complaints, or Claims related to the services provided:
- Landline: +57 (601) 8089500
- Mobile: +57 311 279 6629
- Email: secretaria@vargasjacomeabogados.com
Requests will be answered within a maximum of ten (10) business days from receipt, provided the request is complete. If incomplete, the Firm will request clarification, and the response time will begin once the required information is received. If it is not possible to address the request, the Firm will inform the Client of the reasons in writing.
7. Confidentiality and Security
Given the confidentiality inherent in the Attorney-Client relationship, VJ Vargas Jácome Abogados has implemented security policies to protect all Client information, both personal data and professional matters entrusted to the Firm. These policies prevent, as far as reasonably possible, unauthorized third-party access, reproduction, or disclosure of such information.