AI and data laws

311 moving · 704 enacted

African UnionAfrican UnionStrategy

Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Sets a continental framework for African Union member states to develop and govern artificial intelligence in support of Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.

AdoptedIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawAdopted

Strategy document published by the African UnionAug 9, 2024 2 years ago

Body
African Union Executive Council
Session
45th Ordinary Session of the Executive C

Timeline

  1. Aug 9, 2024 2 years ago

    Strategy document published by the African Union

  2. Jul 18, 2024 2 years ago

    Endorsed by the AU Executive Council at its 45th Ordinary Session in Accra, Ghana (18 to 19 July 2024)

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
African Union
African Unionunverified

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.

Adopted
New York
New Yorkunverified

RAISE Act 2.0

The proposed legislation would give regulators expanded authority to scrutinize artificial intelligence model development and require independent audits.

Proposed

Change log

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

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