Angola Law 22/11

Law 22/11 on the Protection of Personal Data

Angola's data protection law establishing right to non-automated individual decisions and requiring express consent for data processing.

Jurisdiction

Angola

Enacted

Jun 17, 2011

Effective

Oct 1, 2019

Enforcement

Angolan Data Protection Authority

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Why It Matters

Angola's right to non-automated decisions requires AI chatbots making significant determinations to provide human review pathway.

At a Glance

Applies to

AI CompanionMental Health AppGeneral Chatbot

Requires

Transparency User Rights

Who Must Comply

Data controllers and processors in Angola
Entities using automated decision-making
Cross-border data transfers from Angola

Obligations fall on:

Safety Provisions

Right to non-automated individual decisions
Express consent required for data processing
Security measures for personal data
Data controller registration
Cross-border transfer restrictions

Compliance & Enforcement

Penalties

Fines for violations

Primary Source

OneTrust DataGuidance

https://www.dataguidance.com/notes/angola-data-protection-overview

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Angola

Focus Areas

Mental health & crisis

Algorithmic accountability

Cite This

APA

Angola. (2011). Law 22/11 on the Protection of Personal Data.

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Last updated January 22, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.