Morocco Data Protection Law (09-08)
Law No. 09-08 on the Protection of Individuals with Regard to the Processing of Personal Data establishes Morocco's data protection framework. Administered by the Commission Nationale de Controle de la Protection des Donnees a Caractere Personnel (CNDP), it aligns with European data protection standards and provides comprehensive rights for individuals and obligations for data processors.
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Framework Domains (7)
Chapter I - General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
Chapter II - Rights of Data Subjects
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Consent Requirements |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
| Art. 8 | Data Categories |
| Art. 9 | Free Data Sharing |
Chapter III - Obligations of Data Controllers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 12 | Data Ownership |
| Art. 13 | Data Security and Privacy |
| Art. 20 | Executive Accountability |
Chapter IV - Security and Confidentiality
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 23 | Transitional Provisions |
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
| Art. 26 | Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing |
Chapter V - International Data Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 43 | Mediation of Disputes |
| Art. 44 | Right to Effective Judicial Remedy |
Chapter VI - National Control Commission (CNDP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 27 | Penalties for Cross-Border Transfer Violations |
| Art. 30 | Privacy Policy |
Chapter VII - Penalties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 53 | Administrative Misconducts |
| Art. 57 | Transitional Provisions |
| Art. 62 | Entry into Force |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morocco Data Protection Law (09-08)?
Morocco Data Protection Law (09-08) is a compliance framework from Morocco with 7 domains and 23 controls. Law No. 09-08 on the Protection of Individuals with Regard to the Processing of Personal Data establishes Morocco's data protection framework. Administered by the Commission Nationale de Controle de la Protection des Donnees a Caractere Personnel (CNDP), it aligns with European data protection standards and provides comprehensive rights for individuals and obligations for data processors. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Morocco Data Protection Law (09-08) have?
Morocco Data Protection Law (09-08) has 23 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Chapter I - General Provisions (5 controls), Chapter II - Rights of Data Subjects (5 controls), Chapter III - Obligations of Data Controllers (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Morocco Data Protection Law (09-08) map to?
Morocco Data Protection Law (09-08) maps to 587 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Iceland Data Protection and Processing of Personal Data Act (Act No. 90/2018) (52% coverage), Serbia Law on Personal Data Protection (2018) (52% coverage), Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ) (52% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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