Colombia is a party to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).

Colombia has a copyright regime under Law No. 23. However, the exceptions do not follow the fair use or fair dealing model, therefore limiting the lawful use of copyrighted work by others. Arts. 31-44 list the exceptions, which include the use of literary or artistic works or parts thereof as illustrations in works intended for educational purposes; and the reproduction, distribution, and communication to the public of news or other information relating to facts or events that have been publicly disseminated by the press or by broadcasting; among others.
Moreover, Colombia is a member of the Andean Community of Nations and is subject to Decision 351, issued in 1993. Art. 22 of the Decision sets forth a list of mandatory exceptions in the internal market but also allows the adoption of additional exceptions in the domestic law of members, as long as they comply with the international standards of the so-called three-step test.

Concerns have been raised regarding the effectiveness of online copyright enforcement in Colombia. Digital piracy remains widespread, and the authorities have not significantly reduced the availability of free-to-air devices, community antenna systems, and unlicensed Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) services that enable the large-scale retransmission of otherwise licensed content to non-subscribers. Stakeholders further report that piracy of licensed content via mobile applications continues to expand and constitutes an increasing challenge.

Colombia has ratified the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Treaty.

Colombia is a signatory of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Information Technology Agreement (ITA) of 1996 and its 2015 expansion (ITA II).

The Regulation on Electronic Commerce and the Consumer Protection Act provide a comprehensive framework for consumer protection that also applies to online transactions. According to Art. 1 of the Regulation, its purpose is to strengthen the transparency and quality of the information provided to consumers in electronic commerce platforms regarding the characteristics, essential features, price of the products and services offered and all other relevant information to encourage informed decision making, with a view to the purchase of products or services.

Chile has not signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.

Chile has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce.

Chile has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Signatures.

Resolution 1,463 states that mobile devices destined for public mobile telephony and data transmission services to be distributed or commercialized in the Chilean market must: be homologated, certified and validated by an authorised entity (SUBTEL), among other requirements. There is a transparent protocol of homologation (Annex II of the Resolution). According to Art. 3, a certificate of a country where a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) applies is accepted for the purpose of homologation.
Under Exempt Resolution No. 737, mandatory certification applies solely to designated categories of medical devices, while all other short‑range devices demonstrate regulatory compliance through a compulsory QR code displayed on the product packaging. This QR code must direct users to a publicly accessible, Spanish‑language webpage containing specific required information, including the local importer’s business name, Chilean address, and contact details; the identification of a legal representative in Chile, which is obligatory for foreign manufacturers; a downloadable PDF test report issued by an accredited laboratory holding at least two internationally recognised accreditations (such as FCC, CE/ETSI or ISO/IEC 17025); a signed, downloadable declaration of conformity; and evidence of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) certification. The regulation encompasses a broad range of equipment, including Wi‑Fi devices (routers, access points and IoT products), Bluetooth devices (headphones, speakers and wearables), Zigbee devices used in home automation, RFID readers and active tags, IoT sensors and telemetry units, and other short‑range devices such as wireless microphones, radio alarms and ultra‑wideband (UWB) equipment.

The Customs Tariff, approved by Exempt Decree No. 473, provides for a de minimis threshold under tariff heading 00.23, below which eligible occasional, non-commercial shipments are exempt from customs duties. Art. 16 of Law No. 21.713 amended this heading in October 2024 by increasing the threshold from USD 41 to USD 500. The amendment entered into force in October 2025.

According to Art. 152 of Chapter X (included in September 2022 by Law No. 21.431) of the Labour Code of Chile, the employment contract of dependent digital platform workers shall indicate an official channel where the worker can present his/her objections, claims or requirements. The indicated channel must have a physical place of attention, a local telephone and a company representative responsible for attending to the described purposes. The law defines a digital service platform company as an entity that operates or manages a computer or technological system executable on mobile or fixed device applications for a fee.
Resolutions 2 and 3 of the SII Exempt Resolution No. 101 stipulate that digital service platform companies without domicile or residence in Chile are required to designate a representative within the country. This Exempt Resolution was issued within the framework of the implementation of Law No. 21.431.

Law No. 19.628 establishes a comprehensive framework for data protection in Chile. At present, supervisory responsibilities rest with the Chilean Transparency Council. However, pursuant to an amendment enacted in 2024, the legislation provides for the creation of the Personal Data Protection Agency, which will assume responsibility for ensuring compliance with, and enforcement of, the law from 1 December 2026.