Ethiopia: Age verification requirement in Personal Data Protection Proclamation (Proclamation No. 1321/2024)
Progress
Current status
in force
24 Jul 2024 in force
04 Apr 2024 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Ethiopia
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
legislature
Government Body
central government
parliament
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented Personal Data Protection Proclamation (Proclamation No. 1321/2024) including age verification requirement
On 24 July 2024, the Personal Data Protection Proclamation enters into force. The proclamation defines a minor as a data subject under 16 years old. It mandates that processing a minor’s personal data must prioritise their rights and best interests,…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Adopted Personal Data Protection Proclamation (Proclamation No. 1321/2024) including age verification requirement
On 4 April 2024, the Personal Data Protection Proclamation was adopted by the Parliament. The proclamation defines a minor as a data subject under 16 years old. It mandates that processing a minor’s personal data must prioritise their rights and bes…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
adoption
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament