Ethiopia: Electronic Transactions Proclamation (No. 1205/2020) including cybersecurity regulation entered into force

On 30 June 2020, the Electronic Transactions Proclamation No. 1205/2020 which includes provisions on data protection within e-commerce platforms entered into force. The legislation sets guidelines for handling personal information, requiring platforms to ensure secure data transmission and storage. It establishes the responsibilities of e-commerce intermediaries in preserving user privacy and outlines mechanisms for securing consumer data through recognised security standards.