This legal document, Law No. 09-08/2009, focuses on the protection of people’s personal data. It applies to local authorities, groups, and public or private entities managing public services related to local authorities. The law requires the production and communication of financial statements by local authorities and their groups, as well as public or private entities managing public services. The budgets of local authorities and their groups must be communicated to the Ministry of Finance.

The Electronic Transactions Act 4 of 2019 provides a framework for the promotion and regulation of electronic transactions in the Republic of Namibia. It aims to facilitate the use of electronic transactions, ensure the legal recognition of such transactions, and provide consumer protection in electronic commerce. The Act also regulates the liability of service providers for the actions of their clients. The Act applies to all individuals and entities involved in electronic transactions in Namibia, with certain sections exempted.

The Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 governs the processing and protection of personal data in Nigeria. It aims to safeguard the rights of natural persons to data privacy, foster safe conduct for transactions involving the exchange of personal data, prevent manipulation of personal data, and ensure that Nigerian businesses remain competitive in international trade through a just and equitable legal regulatory framework. The regulation applies to all transactions intended for the processing of personal data, including natural persons residing in Nigeria or residing outside Nigeria who are citizens of Nigeria.

The Personal Data Act 2000 governs the processing of personal data in Norway. Its purpose is to protect natural persons from violation of their right to privacy through the processing of personal data. The Act applies to controllers who are established in Norway, processors who process personal data on behalf of the controller, and data subjects. It defines key terms such as personal data, processing of personal data, personal data filing system, controller, processor, data subject, consent, and sensitive personal data.

The Personal Data Act 2018, also known as the Lov om behandling av personopplysninger (personopplysningsloven), governs the treatment of personal data in Norway. The purpose of the act is to protect individuals against violations of their privacy through the processing of personal data. The act ensures that personal data is processed in accordance with fundamental privacy considerations, including the need for personal integrity, privacy, and the quality of personal data. The act defines key terms such as personal data, processing of personal data, personal register, data controller, data processor, consent, and sensitive personal data.

The Royal Decree no. 69 of 2008, also known as the Electronic Transactions Law, governs electronic transactions, records, signatures, and electronic messages in Oman. It applies to all parties involved in such transactions. However, it does not apply to transactions related to Personal Status Law, court procedures, or documents that require authentication by the Notary Public. The law aims to facilitate electronic transactions, remove obstacles, and enhance the legal structure for secure electronic transactions.

The Act on the Protection of Personal Data governs the protection of personal data in Poland. It applies to any person, state authorities, territorial self-government authorities, non-public bodies carrying out public tasks, natural and legal persons, and organizational units not being legal persons. The Act determines the principles of personal data processing and the rights of natural persons whose personal data is or can be processed. It applies to various types of data filing systems, including files, indexes, books, lists, and computer systems.

Decree-Law 7/2004 transposes Directive 2000/31/EC into Portuguese law, regulating certain legal aspects of information society services, particularly electronic commerce. It applies to providers of information society services established in Portugal and those established in other EU Member States offering services online within Portugal. The document does not apply to taxation, competition, data protection, legal representation, gambling activities, and notarial activities. It also does not affect measures taken to promote cultural and linguistic diversity or ensure pluralism.

Law no. 41/2004, of 18 of August, transposes Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and the Council into national law. It governs the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector. The law applies to undertakings providing networks and electronic communications services. It ensures the security and confidentiality of electronic communications, prohibits interception or surveillance of communications without explicit consent, and regulates the storage and access to information.