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Tunisia Organic Law 2004-63

Organic Law 2004-63 on the Protection of Personal Data

Tunisia's data protection law requiring prior authorization for personal data processing and restricting cross-border transfers.

Jurisdiction

Tunisia

Enacted

Jul 27, 2004

Effective

Jul 27, 2004

Enforcement

Instance Nationale de Protection des Données Personnelles (INPDP)

JurisDoc Tunisie (official legal documentation portal) — Organic Law No. 2004-63 of 27 July 2004 on the protection of personal data

Why It Matters

Tunisia's prior authorization requirement creates operational friction for new AI chatbot deployments serving Tunisian users.

At a Glance

Applies to

AI CompanionMental Health AppGeneral Chatbot

Who Must Comply

  • Data controllers and processors in Tunisia
  • Entities processing data of Tunisian residents
  • Cross-border data transfers from Tunisia

Obligations fall on:

Safety Provisions

  • Prior authorization required for processing personal data
  • Cross-border transfer restrictions
  • Security measures required
  • Right to access and correction
  • Data controller registration

Compliance & Enforcement

Penalties

criminal liability

Criminal liability

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Tunisia

Focus Areas

General regulation

Cite This

APA

Tunisia. (2004). Organic Law 2004-63 on the Protection of Personal Data.

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Last updated September 12, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.