Privacy Regulations in Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast's data protection law features an escalating penalty structure with significant increases for repeat offenders — up to 5% of pre-tax sales or XOF 500 million. ARTCI has been active in issuing formal notices against online lending applications. Prior declaration or authorization from ARTCI is required.

The first binding sub-regional data protection framework in Africa, strongly influenced by the EU Data Protection Directive. Requires member states to enact national laws and establish supervisory authorities. About two-thirds have enacted implementing legislation. Currently being revised to align with modern standards.