Loi n° 001-2021/AN portant protection des personnes à l'égard du traitement des données à caractère personnel
The purpose of the law is to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals with regard to the processing of their personal data, whatever the nature, method of execution or persons responsible. This law applies to the processing of personal data contained or intended to be contained in a file, whether wholly or partly automated, as well as to non-automated processing of personal data. In particular, it applies to the processing of personal data relating to electronic communications.
The law institutes in Burkina Faso an Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) biometric identity card with an electronic chip. The ECOWAS identity card is an official identification document required for all civil acts.
Lei No 03/2016 Visa Garantir e Proteger os dados pessoais das Pessoas Singulares
This Law establishes a framework to guarantee and protect the personal data of individuals.
Decreto No 45/2009 Aprova a Estratégia Nacional para o Registo Permanente de Nascimento, abreviadamente designada por ENRPN
This decree creates and adopts a strategic plan for the permanent registration of children in maternity wards in Hospitals and Health Centers and in Civil Registry Offices.