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African Union adopted Data Policy Framework including a guidance for cross-border data transfer regulation

On 3 February, the African Union (AU) adopted a Data Policy Framework. This framework provides guidelines for cross-border data transfers, recommending that personal data should only be transferred to countries with adequate data protection standard…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
bi- or plurilateral agreement
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2022-02-03
adopted

On 3 February, the African Union (AU) adopted a Data Policy Framework. This framework provides guid…