Togo. Comprehensive data protection. Law
Law 2019-014Law No. 2019-014 of 29 October 2019 on the protection of personal data
In force
Partly verified
Medium confidence.Detailed obligations not verified.
§1Summary
- Synopsis
Togo's data protection law establishing the IPDCP as an independent administrative authority. It covers principles, rights, formalities and transfer controls.
- Key themes
- Unique features
IPDCP authorises cross-border transfers and approves charters.
- SaaS relevance
SaaS providers serving Togolese customers may need IPDCP transfer authorisation.
§2Obligations
- Cross-border transfers
- IPDCP authorisation
§3Dates
- Key dates
- Adopted
- In force
- IPDCP now active (online services forthcoming)
§4Text and authority
- Text
- Authoritative text ipdcp.tg
- Authority
- Instance de Protection des Données à Caractère Personnel (IPDCP)
§5Where it applies
- Domestic law of
- Togo
§6Sources and verification
- Sources consulted
- Verification
Medium confidence.
Partly verified
Medium confidence.Detailed obligations not verified.