Tunisia Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 2004-63)
Tunisia's Organic Law No. 2004-63 on the Protection of Personal Data (2004) was the first comprehensive data protection law in Africa and the Arab world. The National Authority for the Protection of Personal Data (INPDP) oversees compliance. The law establishes processing principles, individual rights, registration requirements, and cross-border transfer restrictions. A reform aligning with GDPR has been under consideration.
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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 - Conditions of Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Consent Requirements |
| Art. 14 | Direct Data Flows |
| Art. 16 | Data Quality |
| Art. 18 | Central Bank Supervision |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
Chapter III - Collection, Conservation, Deletion and Destruction
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 22 | Suspension and Revocation |
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
| Art. 26 | Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing |
Chapter IV - Communication and Transfer
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 47 | Existing Legal Procedures |
| Art. 50 | Right to Compensation |
Chapter V - Specific Processing Categories
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 52 | Appropriate Safeguards |
| Art. 55 | Repeal of Prior Law |
| Art. 58 | Scientific Research Data |
| Art. 60 | Initiation of Proceedings |
Chapter VI - National Data Protection Authority (INPDP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 75 | Administrative Fines |
| Art. 77 | Powers of the Commissioner |
Chapter VII - Sanctions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 90 | Establishment and Competences |
| Art. 94 | Enhanced Penalties |
| Art. 95 | Inspection Supervision |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tunisia Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 2004-63)?
Tunisia Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 2004-63) is a compliance framework from Tunisia with 7 domains and 24 controls. Tunisia's Organic Law No. 2004-63 on the Protection of Personal Data (2004) was the first comprehensive data protection law in Africa and the Arab world. The National Authority for the Protection of Personal Data (INPDP) oversees compliance. The law establishes processing principles, individual rights, registration requirements, and cross-border transfer restrictions. A reform aligning with GDPR has been under consideration. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Tunisia Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 2004-63) have?
Tunisia Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 2004-63) has 24 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Chapter I - General Provisions (5 controls), Chapter II - Conditions of Processing (5 controls), Chapter V - Specific Processing Categories (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Tunisia Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 2004-63) map to?
Tunisia Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 2004-63) maps to 583 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are South Korea PIPA (50% coverage), Ethiopia Personal Data Protection Proclamation (No. 1321/2024) (46% coverage), Luxembourg Law of 1 August 2018 on Data Protection (GDPR Implementation) (46% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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