Angola Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 22/11)
Angola's Law No. 22/11 on the Protection of Personal Data (2011) establishes the country's data protection framework. The Agência de Protecção de Dados (APD) serves as the supervisory authority. The law establishes data processing principles, individual rights, controller obligations, and provisions for cross-border transfers. Applies to processing of personal data by controllers established in Angola.
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Framework Domains (26)
Awareness
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-PDPL-23 | Training and Awareness |
CCTV
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-PDPL-14 | Video Surveillance and Location Data |
Chapter I: General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AL-DPA-1 | Scope and Definitions |
| AL-DPA-2 | Data Quality Principles |
| AL-DPA-3 | Lawful Basis for Processing |
| AO-DPA-1 | Article 1 — Object |
| AO-DPA-2 | Article 2 — Scope of Application |
| AO-DPA-3 | Article 3 — Definitions |
| BA-DPA-1 | Article 1 — Purpose and Scope |
| BA-DPA-2 | Article 2 — Definitions |
| BA-DPA-3 | Article 3 — Scope of Application |
Chapter II: Data Processing Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-DPA-4 | Article 5 — Principles of Data Processing |
| AO-DPA-5 | Article 6 — Conditions for Legitimate Processing |
| AO-DPA-6 | Article 7 — Processing of Sensitive Data |
Chapter III: Rights of Data Subjects
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-DPA-10 | Article 13 — Right to Object |
| AO-DPA-7 | Article 10 — Right to Information |
| AO-DPA-8 | Article 11 — Right of Access |
| AO-DPA-9 | Article 12 — Right to Rectification and Erasure |
| BA-DPA-7 | Article 10 — Right to Information |
| BA-DPA-8 | Article 11 — Right of Access |
| BA-DPA-9 | Article 12 — Right to Correction and Erasure |
Chapter IV: Controller and Processor Obligations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AL-DPA-12 | International Data Transfers |
| AL-DPA-13 | Data Protection Officer |
| AL-DPA-14 | Direct Marketing |
| AO-DPA-11 | Article 15 — Security Measures |
| AO-DPA-12 | Article 16 — Notification to APD |
| AO-DPA-13 | Article 17 — Confidentiality Obligations |
Chapter V: International Data Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-DPA-14 | Article 20 — Transfer to Countries with Adequate Protection |
| AO-DPA-15 | Article 21 — Transfer to Countries without Adequate Protection |
Chapter VI: Data Protection Agency (APD)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-DPA-16 | Article 24 — Establishment and Independence |
| AO-DPA-17 | Article 25 — Powers and Functions |
Chapter VII: Sanctions and Penalties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-DPA-18 | Article 30 — Administrative Sanctions |
| AO-DPA-19 | Article 31 — Criminal Penalties |
Documentation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-PDPL-19 | Records of Processing |
Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-PDPL-20 | APD Cooperation and Audits |
Incident Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-PDPL-18 | Breach Response |
Legal Basis
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-PDPL-3 | Lawful Basis |
Marketing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-PDPL-15 | Direct Marketing and Cookies |
Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-PDPL-2 | General Processing Principles |
Processors
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-PDPL-12 | Processor Agreements |
Registration
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-PDPL-5 | APD Notification and Authorisation |
Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-PDPL-7 | Right of Access |
| AO-PDPL-8 | Right of Rectification, Erasure and Blocking |
| AO-PDPL-9 | Right to Object |
Sanctions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-PDPL-21 | Sanctions and Liability |
Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-PDPL-1 | Scope and Application |
Sectoral
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-PDPL-22 | Sectoral Rules Health and Financial |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-PDPL-10 | Security Measures |
| AO-PDPL-11 | Confidentiality Obligations |
Special Categories
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-PDPL-17 | Children's Data |
| AO-PDPL-4 | Sensitive Data |
Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-PDPL-13 | Cross-Border Transfers |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-PDPL-6 | Information to Data Subjects |
Workplace
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-PDPL-16 | Employee Monitoring |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Angola Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 22/11), you already cover:
MiFID II / MiFIR
30%
16 controls mapped
Compare →Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014)
28%
15 controls mapped
Compare →ISO/IEC 27400:2022
28%
15 controls mapped
Compare →+ 589 more: Armenia Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015) (28%), Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ) (28%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Angola Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 22/11)?
Angola Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 22/11) is a compliance framework from Angola with 26 domains and 54 controls. Angola's Law No. 22/11 on the Protection of Personal Data (2011) establishes the country's data protection framework. The Agência de Protecção de Dados (APD) serves as the supervisory authority. The law establishes data processing principles, individual rights, controller obligations, and provisions for cross-border transfers. Applies to processing of personal data by controllers established in Angola. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Angola Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 22/11) have?
Angola Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 22/11) has 54 controls organised across 26 domains. The largest domains are Chapter I: General Provisions (9 controls), Chapter III: Rights of Data Subjects (7 controls), Chapter IV: Controller and Processor Obligations (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Angola Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 22/11) map to?
Angola Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 22/11) maps to 592 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are MiFID II / MiFIR (30% coverage), Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014) (28% coverage), ISO/IEC 27400:2022 (28% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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