Introduction

Ethiopia followed sector-specific approach m protecting personal date until the promulgation of Proclamation No. 1324/2024 (hereinafter 'the proclamation). The sector-specific approach was not exhaustive and specific laws were limited to few sectors like the banking sector, telecom sector and computer network. There were also broader rules enshrined under the FDRE constirution and the civil code. However, those rules are inadequate and do not lay down comprehensive rules. With the promulgation of the proclamation Ethiopia switched to EU-model comprehensive data protection law. This legal update highlights key features of the Proclamation.

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