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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)

UNODC

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

AI CompanionMental Health AppGeneral Chatbot

Who Must Comply

  • Data controllers and processors in Côte d'Ivoire
  • Entities using automated decision-making systems
  • Cross-border data transfers

Obligations fall on:

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

Mental health & crisis
Algorithmic accountability

Cite This

APA

Côte d'Ivoire. (2013). Law 2013-450 on the Protection of Personal Data.

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