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
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
Requires
Who Must Comply
- Data controllers and processors in Angola
- Entities using automated decision-making
- Cross-border data transfers from Angola
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
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Angola
Focus Areas
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.