Privacy Regulations in Guinea-Bissau
2 privacy and data protection regulations that apply in Guinea-Bissau
Sub-Saharan Africa2
ECOWAS Data Protection Act
ECOWAS member states
+12The 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.
Malabo Convention
African Union member states
+12Continental framework treaty bundling data protection, cybercrime, cybersecurity, and e-commerce. Does not directly regulate websites but sets minimum standards for national laws. Took 9 years to reach the 15-ratification threshold. South Africa notably has not ratified.