Algeria: Content moderation regulation in Law No. 18-04 establishing the general rules relating to post and electronic communications

Progress

Current status
in force
13 May 2018 in force

Scope

Implementers
Algeria
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

13 May 2018
in force

Law No. 18-04 establishing the general rules relating to post and electronic communications including content moderation regulation entered into force

On 13 May 2018, Law No. 18-04 establishing the general rules relating to post and electronic communications entered into force. Article 118 authorises the Regulatory Authority for Post and Electronic Communications (ARPCE) to order operators to bloc…

Source
Event type law
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government