AI and data laws

311 moving · 704 enacted

African UnionAfrican UnionStrategyUnverified

AU Data Policy Framework

Provides a common framework for African Union member states to harmonise data governance, enable cross-border data flows and build a shared continental data space.

AdoptedIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawAdopted

Framework document published by the African Union CommissionJul 28, 2022 4 years ago

Body
African Union Executive Council

Timeline

  1. Jul 28, 2022 4 years ago

    Framework document published by the African Union Commission

African Union

Child Online Safety and Empowerment Policy

Continental policy setting principles on children's safety, privacy and participation online, guiding member states in building national child online protection and empowerment programmes.

Adopted
African Union

AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade

Adds a digital trade protocol to the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement, setting common rules on digital trade, cross-border data transfers, personal data protection and online consumer protection.

Adopted
Canada
Canadaunverified

EU-Canada Digital Trade Agreement

The agreement facilitates cross border data flows and strengthens regulatory cooperation between Canada and the European Union.

Adopted

Change log

  • AddedAdded to the list. Set by hand from the official record.Sep 27

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