Lebanon Electronic Transactions and Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 81/2018)
Lebanon's Law No. 81/2018 on Electronic Transactions and Personal Data Protection establishes the legal framework for electronic commerce and data protection. The law covers electronic transactions, electronic signatures, data protection principles, consent requirements, data subject rights, and the establishment of a Personal Data Protection Commission. It is one of the more comprehensive data protection laws in the MENA region. The law applies to processing of personal data by public and private entities in Lebanon. The Personal Data Protection Commission has enforcement powers.
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Framework Domains (7)
Controller Obligations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPA-CO-1 | Privacy Notice Requirements |
| CPA-CO-2 | Purpose Limitation |
| CPA-CO-3 | Data Minimization |
| CPA-CO-4 | Data Security |
| CTDPA-10 | Privacy Notice |
| CTDPA-7 | Data Minimization |
| CTDPA-8 | Security Practices |
| CTDPA-9 | Consent for Sensitive Data |
| LEB-14 | Registration and Licensing |
| LEB-15 | Penalties and Enforcement |
| TIPA-6 | Purpose Limitation |
| TIPA-7 | Privacy Notice |
| TIPA-8 | Sensitive Data Consent |
| TIPA-9 | Response Timeline |
| WDPA-10 | Non-Discrimination |
| WDPA-7 | Data Minimization |
| WDPA-8 | Security Practices |
| WDPA-9 | Privacy Notice |
Data Protection
Personal data protection provisions
E-Commerce
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LEB-3 | Online Transparency Requirements |
| LEB-4 | Consumer Protection in E-Commerce |
Electronic Transactions
Legal framework for electronic commerce
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
Financial Services and Electronic Payments
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LEB-12 | Electronic Payment Systems |
| LEB-13 | Client Protections |
Individual Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LEB-10 | Right of Correction |
| LEB-11 | Right to Object |
| LEB-9 | Right of Access |
Personal Data Protection Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LEB-5 | Lawful and Transparent Processing |
| LEB-6 | Purpose Limitation |
| LEB-7 | Data Accuracy and Proportionality |
| LEB-8 | Security and Confidentiality |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lebanon Electronic Transactions and Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 81/2018)?
Lebanon Electronic Transactions and Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 81/2018) is a compliance framework from Lebanon with 7 domains and 33 controls. Lebanon's Law No. 81/2018 on Electronic Transactions and Personal Data Protection establishes the legal framework for electronic commerce and data protection. The law covers electronic transactions, electronic signatures, data protection principles, consent requirements, data subject rights, and the establishment of a Personal Data Protection Commission. It is one of the more comprehensive data protection laws in the MENA region. The law applies to processing of personal data by public and private entities in Lebanon. The Personal Data Protection Commission has enforcement powers. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Lebanon Electronic Transactions and Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 81/2018) have?
Lebanon Electronic Transactions and Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 81/2018) has 33 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Controller Obligations (18 controls), Electronic Transactions (4 controls), Personal Data Protection Principles (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Lebanon Electronic Transactions and Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 81/2018) map to?
Lebanon Electronic Transactions and Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 81/2018) maps to 569 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are USMCA Chapter 19 — Digital Trade (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) (33% coverage), Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) — E-Commerce Chapter (33% coverage), Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) (33% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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