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 (7)
Chapter I: General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AL-DPA-1 | Article 1 — Object of the Law |
| AL-DPA-2 | Article 2 — General Principle |
| AL-DPA-3 | Article 3 — Definitions |
| 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 | Article 16 — Security Obligations |
| AL-DPA-13 | Article 17 — Notification to the Commissioner |
| AL-DPA-14 | Article 18 — Transfer of Data Abroad |
| 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 |
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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 7 domains and 31 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 31 controls organised across 7 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 566 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are MiFID II / MiFIR (52% coverage), Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014) (48% coverage), ISO/IEC 27400:2022 (48% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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