Algeria: Data localisation requirement in Law No. 18-05 on electronic commerce
Progress
Current status
in force
17 Nov 2018 in force
Scope
Implementers
Algeria
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data localisation requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Law No. 18-05 on electronic commerce including data localisation requirement entered into force
On 17 November 2018, Law No. 18-05 on electronic commerce entered into force. Those engaged in e-commerce as of its publication on 16 May 2018 had six months to comply with its provisions. The Law mandates that e-suppliers must host their websites l…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government