Privacy Regulations in ECOWAS member states

1 privacy and data protection regulation that apply in ECOWAS member states

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Sub-Saharan Africa1

ECOWAS Data Protection Act
ECOWAS member states
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The first binding sub-regional data protection framework in Africa, strongly influenced by the EU Data Protection Directive. Requires member states to enact national laws and establish supervisory authorities. About two-thirds have enacted implementing legislation. Currently being revised to align with modern standards.