Morocco Law 09-08
Law 09-08 on the Protection of Individuals with Regard to the Processing of Personal Data
Morocco's data protection law establishing rights regarding automated decision-making and requiring parental consent for children's data processing.
Jurisdiction
Morocco
Enacted
Feb 18, 2009
Effective
Jan 1, 2011
Enforcement
Commission Nationale de Contrôle de la Protection des Données à Caractère Personnel (CNDP)
Why It Matters
Morocco is a key North African market. Automated decision-making rights apply to AI chatbots, requiring transparency and appeal mechanisms.
At a Glance
Applies to
Requires
Who Must Comply
- Controllers and processors of personal data in Morocco
- Entities processing data of Moroccan residents
- Automated systems making decisions about individuals
Safety Provisions
- Right to object to automated decision-making
- Parental consent required for children's personal data
- Prior authorization required from CNDP for sensitive data processing
- Security measures required for data protection
- Cross-border transfer restrictions
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
criminal liability
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Morocco
Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Morocco. (2009). Law 09-08 on the Protection of Individuals with Regard to the Processing of Personal Data.
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Last updated September 12, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.