Ethiopia Personal Data Protection Proclamation (No. 1321/2024)
Ethiopia's Personal Data Protection Proclamation No. 1321/2024, enacted in July 2024, establishes a comprehensive data protection framework. It creates the Information Network Security Administration (INSA) as the supervisory authority. The law establishes processing principles, data subject rights, controller obligations, and cross-border transfer restrictions. Applies to processing of personal data by public and private entities in Ethiopia.
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Framework Domains (5)
Chapter Four - Data Controllers and Processors
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 33 | Criminal Offences |
| Art. 40 | Establishment and Composition |
| Art. 42 | Processing for Archiving Purposes |
| Art. 43 | Mediation of Disputes |
| Art. 47 | Existing Legal Procedures |
| Art. 49 | Collective Dispute Resolution |
Chapter One - General
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
Chapter Six - Monitoring, Sanctions and Offences
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 55 | Repeal of Prior Law |
| Art. 58 | Scientific Research Data |
| Art. 59 | Entry into Force |
| Art. 60 | Initiation of Proceedings |
| Art. 64 | Transfer Based on Adequacy Decision |
Chapter Three - Rights of Data Subjects
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
| Art. 25 | Criminal Penalties |
| Art. 27 | Penalties for Cross-Border Transfer Violations |
| Art. 28 | Administrative Measures |
| Art. 29 | Safety Measures |
| Art. 31 | Designation of Chief Privacy Officer |
| Art. 32 | Entry into Force |
Chapter Two - Principles of Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 11 | Consent Revocation |
| Art. 13 | Data Security and Privacy |
| Art. 17 | Governance Structure |
| Art. 18 | Central Bank Supervision |
| Art. 20 | Executive Accountability |
| Art. 22 | Suspension and Revocation |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
| Art. 8 | Data Categories |
| Art. 9 | Free Data Sharing |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethiopia Personal Data Protection Proclamation (No. 1321/2024)?
Ethiopia Personal Data Protection Proclamation (No. 1321/2024) is a compliance framework from Ethiopia with 5 domains and 33 controls. Ethiopia's Personal Data Protection Proclamation No. 1321/2024, enacted in July 2024, establishes a comprehensive data protection framework. It creates the Information Network Security Administration (INSA) as the supervisory authority. The law establishes processing principles, data subject rights, controller obligations, and cross-border transfer restrictions. Applies to processing of personal data by public and private entities in Ethiopia. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Ethiopia Personal Data Protection Proclamation (No. 1321/2024) have?
Ethiopia Personal Data Protection Proclamation (No. 1321/2024) has 33 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Chapter Two - Principles of Processing (10 controls), Chapter Three - Rights of Data Subjects (7 controls), Chapter Four - Data Controllers and Processors (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Ethiopia Personal Data Protection Proclamation (No. 1321/2024) map to?
Ethiopia Personal Data Protection Proclamation (No. 1321/2024) maps to 544 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Serbia Law on Personal Data Protection (2018) (55% coverage), Montenegro Law on Personal Data Protection (2023) (55% coverage), North Macedonia Law on Personal Data Protection (2020) (55% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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