Senegal Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 2008-12)
Senegal's Law No. 2008-12 on the Protection of Personal Data (2008) establishes a comprehensive data protection framework, making Senegal one of the first West African countries with dedicated data protection legislation. The Commission de Protection des Données Personnelles (CDP) oversees compliance. The law establishes processing principles, consent requirements, registration obligations, and individual rights. Aligned with the ECOWAS framework.
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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 - Commission des Donnees Personnelles (CDP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
| Art. 8 | Data Categories |
Chapter III - Formalities and Processing Modalities
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 18 | Central Bank Supervision |
| Art. 19 | Consent Management Controls |
| Art. 20 | Executive Accountability |
| Art. 21 | Administrative Sanctions |
Chapter IV - Data Subject Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 34 | Notification of Personal Information Breach |
| Art. 36 | Right to Correction or Deletion |
| Art. 38 | Processing in Employment Context |
| Art. 40 | Establishment and Composition |
Chapter V - Obligations of Data Controllers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 46 | Administrative Fines |
| Art. 48 | Criminal Penalties |
| Art. 49 | Collective Dispute Resolution |
Chapter VI - Administrative and Penal Sanctions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 55 | Repeal of Prior Law |
| Art. 58 | Scientific Research Data |
| Art. 63 | Interim Measures |
Chapter VII - Transitional and Final Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 70 | Criminal Penalties for False Consent |
| Art. 78 | Inspection Powers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Senegal Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 2008-12)?
Senegal Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 2008-12) is a compliance framework from Senegal with 7 domains and 25 controls. Senegal's Law No. 2008-12 on the Protection of Personal Data (2008) establishes a comprehensive data protection framework, making Senegal one of the first West African countries with dedicated data protection legislation. The Commission de Protection des Données Personnelles (CDP) oversees compliance. The law establishes processing principles, consent requirements, registration obligations, and individual rights. Aligned with the ECOWAS framework. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Senegal Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 2008-12) have?
Senegal Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 2008-12) has 25 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Chapter I - General Provisions (5 controls), Chapter II - Commission des Donnees Personnelles (CDP) (4 controls), Chapter III - Formalities and Processing Modalities (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Senegal Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 2008-12) map to?
Senegal Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 2008-12) maps to 540 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector (50% coverage), Ethiopia Personal Data Protection Proclamation (No. 1321/2024) (50% coverage), Costa Rica Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 8968) (50% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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