Côte d'Ivoire Law 2013-450
Law 2013-450 on the Protection of Personal Data
Côte d'Ivoire's data protection law prohibiting decisions based solely on automated processing with DPO exemption pathway.
Jurisdiction
Côte d'Ivoire
Enacted
Jun 19, 2013
Effective
Jun 19, 2013
Enforcement
Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC de Côte d'Ivoire (ARTCI)
Why It Matters
Côte d'Ivoire's prohibition on solely automated decisions directly impacts AI chatbots making risk assessments or recommendations, requiring human-in-the-loop for significant decisions.
At a Glance
Applies to
Requires
Who Must Comply
- Data controllers and processors in Côte d'Ivoire
- Entities using automated decision-making systems
- Cross-border data transfers
Safety Provisions
- Prohibition on decisions based solely on automated processing
- Data Protection Officer requirement (with exemption pathway)
- Registration with ARTCI required
- Security measures for personal data
- Cross-border transfer restrictions
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
Fines and sanctions for violations
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Côte d'Ivoire
Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Côte d'Ivoire. (2013). Law 2013-450 on the Protection of Personal Data.
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