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Can you summarize LOI n 2008-12 du 25 janvier 2008 portant sur la Protection des donnes caractre personnel (in French)?
Senegal Laws - Others > LOI n 2008-12 du 25 janvier 2008 portant sur la Protection des donnes caractre personnel (in French)
Short Summary
The Law No. 2008-12 of January 25, 2008, known as the ‘Data Protection Law,’ aims to protect personal data in Senegal. It establishes a framework for the collection, processing, transmission, storage, and use of personal data. The law applies to individuals, government entities, and private companies. It sets out general principles for the protection of personal data and establishes the ‘Commission des Donnees Personnelles’ (CDP) as an independent administrative authority responsible for ensuring compliance with the law. The CDP has various powers, including receiving and processing complaints, providing information to individuals and data controllers, and issuing sanctions for non-compliance. The law also defines specific obligations for data controllers, such as obtaining consent, ensuring data security, and notifying the CDP of data processing activities. Certain exemptions apply, such as personal or domestic activities, temporary copies made for technical transmission purposes, and certain non-profit organizations. Violations of the law can result in sanctions, including fines and withdrawal of authorization.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals, government entities, private companies
What does it govern?
Protection of personal data
What are exemptions?
Personal data processing for personal or domestic activities, temporary copies made for technical transmission purposes, certain non-profit organizations
What are the Penalties?
Sanctions include temporary or permanent withdrawal of authorization, fines ranging from 1 million to 100 million CFA francs
Jurisdiction
Senegal