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https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Eswatini", "iso3": "SWZ", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "SADC", "protection_score": 0, "risk_index": 100, "completeness": 100, "documented": 9, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "Draft (Data Protection Bill tabled, not yet adopted)", "ChildData": "No (no COP provisions)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "None (no authority)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (sodomy laws in force)", "Promo": "Yes (morality provisions)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (biometric SIM registration required)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=SZ ; https://au.int/en/documents/20240620/continental-strategy-artificial-intelligence-africa-2024", "DP": "https://eswatinilii.org/sz/legislation/act/2022/5/ ; https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://eswatinilii.org/sz/legislation/act/2022/5/ ; https://www.unicef.org/eswatini/child-protection", "SOGI": "https://eswatinilii.org/sz/legislation/act/2022/5/", "DPA": "https://eswatinilii.org/sz/legislation/act/2022/5/", "DPIA": "https://eswatinilii.org/sz/legislation/act/2022/5/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/eswatini/ ; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://eswatinibroadcasting.org/ ; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/eswatini/child-protection", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Lesotho", "iso3": "LSO", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "SADC", "protection_score": 7, "risk_index": 65, "completeness": 100, "documented": 9, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "In force (Data Protection Act, 2012)", "ChildData": "Partial (general child protections)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Moderate (Data Protection Commissioner established)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (decriminalised 2012; 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https://www.lca.org.ls/sim-registration-regulations-2011-revoked-sim-registration-regulations-2021/" } }, { "country": "Madagascar", "iso3": "MDG", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "SADC", "protection_score": 2, "risk_index": 90, "completeness": 100, "documented": 9, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "In force (Law No. 2014-038)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (regulator under government)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (Penal Code provisions)", "Promo": "Yes", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory SIM ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=MG ; https://au.int/en/documents/20240620/continental-strategy-artificial-intelligence-africa-2024", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide ; https://afapdp.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Madagascar-Law-2014-038.pdf", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide ; 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https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/07/11/dark-day-malawi-rights-lgbt-people ; https://upr-info.org/en/review/malawi", "Promo": "https://malawilii.org/akn/mw/act/1929/22/eng%402014-12-31 ; https://malawilii.org/akn/mw/act/2016/33/eng%402017-12-31", "COP": "https://macra.mw/macra-appoints-child-online-protection-ambassador/ ; https://mvcernt.mw/macra-and-partners-launch-child-online-safety-for-all-initiative/", "SIM": "https://macra.mw/wpfd_file/communications-sim-card-registration-regulations-2023-2/ ; https://www.maravipost.com/macra-calls-for-compliance-in-sim-card-registration/" } }, { "country": "Mauritius", "iso3": "MUS", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "SADC", "protection_score": 10, "risk_index": 50, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (Digital Mauritius 2030 agenda)", "DP": "In force (Data Protection Act, 2017)", "ChildData": "Partial", "SOGI": "No explicit provisions", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (Data Protection Commissioner)", "DPIA": "Yes (under DPA 2017)", "LGBTQ": "Legal (decriminalised 2023; 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https://www.icta.mu/documents/2023/06/The_Childrens_Act_2020.pdf", "COP": "https://www.cert.mu.org.ge/documents/Child_Online_Protection.pdf ; https://mitci.govmu.org/mitci/?page_id=5781", "SIM": "https://www.icta.mu/acts-regulations/ ; https://www.icta.mu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Revocation_of_SIM_Registration_Regulations.pdf ; https://www.icta.mu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TD_1_of_2025.pdf" } }, { "country": "Mozambique", "iso3": "MOZ", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "SADC", "protection_score": 3, "risk_index": 85, "completeness": 100, "documented": 8, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "Draft (bill pending)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (decriminalised 2015; no marriage)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (ID required; biometrics emerging)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://intic.gov.mz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Mozambique-Data-Diagnostic-Prelim-Summary-April-2025-2.pdf ; 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https://www.ohchr.org/en/documents/country-reports/ahrc41add2-visit-mozambique-report-independent-expert-protection", "Promo": "https://reformar.co.mz/documentos-diversos/lei-35-2014-reforma-penal-1.pdf/view ; https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/upr/mz-index", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/innocenti/innocenti/media/4116/file/DH-Mozambique-Report-2022.pdf", "SIM": "https://www.incm.gov.mz/index.php/legislacao/legislacao-telemoveis/266-decreto-n-13-2023-regulamento-sobre-registo-dos-subscritores-dos-servicos-de-telecomunicacoes/file" } }, { "country": "Namibia", "iso3": "NAM", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "SADC", "protection_score": 4, "risk_index": 80, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI included in ICT strategy)", "DP": "Draft (Data Protection Bill pending)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "None yet", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (sodomy law unenforced; 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https://namblii.org/akn/na/act/2024/14/eng@2024-12-30", "Promo": "https://gazettes.africa/akn/na/officialGazette/government-gazette/2018-10-31/6750/eng@2018-10-31/source ; https://www.cran.na/download/broadcasting-code-for-broadcasting-licensees-6750-602-31october-2018/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/namibia/media/1641/file/An%20exploratory%20into%20the%20nature%20and%20dynamics%20of%20online%20grooming%20in%20Namibia.pdf ; https://www.itu.int/en/cop/Documents/profiles/namibia.pdf", "SIM": "https://namibiafactcheck.org.na/news-item/explainer-what-information-should-be-collected-during-sim-card-registration/ ; https://namblii.org/akn/na/act/2024/13/eng@2024-10-25/source.pdf" } }, { "country": "Seychelles", "iso3": "SYC", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "SADC", "protection_score": 4, "risk_index": 80, "completeness": 100, "documented": 9, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 1, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "In force — Data Protection Act 2003 (weak)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak — under Ministry", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal — decriminalised 2016, no recognition", "Promo": "No", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/2023/24/eng%402023-12-22 ; https://ict.gov.sc/documents/Policies/Seychelles%20National%20Cybersecurity%20Policy%202019.pdf", "DP": "https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/2023/24/eng%402023-12-22 ; https://globalcompliancenews.com/publications/data-protection-law-now-in-force-in-seychelles/", "ChildData": "https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/2023/24/eng%402023-12-22 ; https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/2020/18", "SOGI": "https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/2023/24/eng%402023-12-22", "DPA": "https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/2018/4/eng%402018-07-24/source.pdf ; https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/2023/24/eng%402023-12-22", "DPIA": "https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/2023/24/eng%402023-12-22", "LGBTQ": "https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/2016/11 ; https://www.humandignitytrust.org/news/seychelles-decriminalises-consensual-same-sex-sexual-relations/", "Promo": "https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/2010/11 ; https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/1952/1/eng%402020-06-01", "COP": "https://ict.gov.sc/documents/Policies/Seychelles%20National%20Cybersecurity%20Policy%202019.pdf ; https://police.gov.sc/about-us/roles-and-functions/child-protection-unit", "SIM": "https://www.nation.sc/articles/7243/stricter-sim-card-registration-to-curb-criminality ; https://www.ics.gov.sc/civil-status/national-identity-card" } }, { "country": "South Africa", "iso3": "ZAF", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "SADC", "protection_score": 17, "risk_index": 15, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early — AI White Paper in preparation", "DP": "In force — POPIA (2020)", "ChildData": "Yes", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong — Information Regulator", "DPIA": "Yes", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage — since 2006", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes — national COP plan", "SIM": "No" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://www.ddct.gov.za/sa-national-ai-policy-framework-file/338-sa-national-ai-policy-framework.html ; https://www.gov.za/news/media-advisories/minister-khumbudzo-ntshavheni-launches-artificial ; https://www.ddct.gov.za/minister-s-speeches/534-south-africa-s-digital-transformation-infrastructure-roadmap.html", "DP": "https://lawlibrary.org.za/akn/za/act/2013/4/eng", "ChildData": "https://lawlibrary.org.za/akn/za/act/2013/4/eng%402013-11-26/provision/chp_3_part_B_sec_34", "SOGI": "https://lawlibrary.org.za/akn/za/act/2013/4/eng%402013-11-26/provision/chp_3_part_A_sec_26", "DPA": "https://lawlibrary.org.za/akn/za/act/2013/4/eng%402013-11-26/provision/chp_5_part_A_sec_39 ; https://inforegulator.org.za/about/", "DPIA": "https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201805/41726gon1383.pdf ; https://inforegulator.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Guidance-Note-on-Applications-for-Prior-Authorization-Section-57-and-58.pdf", "LGBTQ": "https://www.concourt.org.za/images/phocadownload/tet_english-2003.pdf ; https://lawlibrary.org.za/akn/za/act/2006/17/eng%402006-11-30/source", "Promo": "https://www.gov.za/documents/promotion-equality-and-prevention-unfair-discrimination-act ; https://www.sahrc.org.za/home/21/files/Hate%20Speech%20Information%20Sheet-%20print%20ready-.pdf", "COP": "https://www.ddct.gov.za/sa-national-ai-policy-framework-file/338-sa-national-ai-policy-framework.html ; https://www.gov.za/documents/films-and-publications-amendment-act-11-2019-0 ; https://www.justice.gov.za/legislation/acts/2020-019.pdf", "SIM": "https://www.gov.za/documents/regulation-interception-communications-and-provision-communication-related-information-act ; https://www.icasa.org.za/uploads/files/Gen-900-of-2022-Numbering-Plan-Regs-Amendments-Draft.pdf" } }, { "country": "Tanzania", "iso3": "TZA", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "SADC", "protection_score": 0, "risk_index": 100, "completeness": 100, "documented": 8, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "Draft only", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised — Penal Code Sec. 154", "Promo": "Yes — promotion bans", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes — biometric SIM registration mandatory since 2020" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://www.education.go.tz/uploads/publications/en-1734439976-Guidelines%20for%20the%20Use%20of%20Generative%20AI%20in%20the%20Education%20Sector%202025-2028.pdf ; https://tanzania.un.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/National%20AI%20Readiness%20Report.pdf", "DP": "https://elibrary.osg.go.tz/items/7fab6bda-5f8b-4923-a4aa-981c98c15806 ; https://tanzlii.org/akn/tz/act/gn/2023/449c/eng%402023-07-04", "ChildData": "https://www.mawasiliano.go.tz/uploads/documents/sw-1691159153-GN%20NO.%20449C%20OF%202023.pdf ; https://tanzlii.org/akn/tz/act/2009/21/eng%402019-12-31", "SOGI": "https://elibrary.osg.go.tz/items/7fab6bda-5f8b-4923-a4aa-981c98c15806", "DPA": "https://elibrary.osg.go.tz/items/7fab6bda-5f8b-4923-a4aa-981c98c15806", "DPIA": "https://www.mawasiliano.go.tz/uploads/documents/sw-1691159153-GN%20NO.%20449C%20OF%202023.pdf", "LGBTQ": "https://tanzlii.org/akn/tz/act/gn/2002/na-1/eng%402002-06-15 ; http://www.zanzibarassembly.go.tz/uploads/acts/2018_1535622805.pdf", "Promo": "https://www.tcra.go.tz/documents/regulations", "COP": "https://tcra.go.tz/pages/child-online-protection-cop ; https://www.itu.int/en/cop/Documents/tanzania/what-we-do-child-protection", "SIM": "https://tanzlii.org/akn/tz/act/gn/2020/112/eng%402020-02-07 ; https://tcra.go.tz/uploads/documents/sw-1619088062-The%20Electronic%20and%20Postal%20Communications%20%28SIM%20Card%20Registration%29%20Regulations%202020.pdf" } }, { "country": "Zambia", "iso3": "ZMB", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "SADC", "protection_score": 4, "risk_index": 80, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early — National AI Policy 2022", "DP": "In force — Data Protection Act 2021", "ChildData": "Partial", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised", "Promo": "Yes", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://www.smartzambia.gov.zm/download/national-digital-transformation-strategy-2023-2027/ ; https://au.int/en/documents/20240620/continental-strategy-artificial-intelligence-africa-2024", "DP": "https://zambialii.org/zm/legislation/act/2021/3/ ; https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://zambialii.org/zm/legislation/act/2021/3/ ; https://www.smartzambia.gov.zm/download/national-digital-transformation-strategy-2023-2027/", "SOGI": "https://zambialii.org/zm/legislation/act/2021/3/", "DPA": "https://zambialii.org/zm/legislation/act/2021/3/", "DPIA": "https://zambialii.org/zm/legislation/act/2021/3/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/zambia/ ; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/zambia/", "COP": "https://www.smartzambia.gov.zm/download/national-digital-transformation-strategy-2023-2027/", "SIM": "https://www.zicta.zm/storage/posts/attachments/vm2jMl0bxTm9K0F2jB0uCzY0g1nB1RCsbi2a.pdf ; https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Zimbabwe", "iso3": "ZWE", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "SADC", "protection_score": 3, "risk_index": 85, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early — Smart Zimbabwe 2030", "DP": "In force — Cybersecurity and Data Protection Act 2021", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised", "Promo": "Yes", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://aipolicyportal.org/states/zimbabwe ; https://www.techzim.co.zw/2024/06/zimbabwes-ministry-of-ict-drafting-ai-and-big-data-strategy/", "DP": "https://www.veritaszim.net/node/5577 ; https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.veritaszim.net/node/5577 ; https://www.veritaszim.net/node/6289", "SOGI": "https://www.veritaszim.net/node/5577", "DPA": "https://www.veritaszim.net/node/5577", "DPIA": "https://www.veritaszim.net/node/5577", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/zimbabwe/ ; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/zimbabwe/", "COP": "https://www.postzim.co.zw/2023/10/child-online-protection-framework-launched/ ; https://www.veritaszim.net/node/6289", "SIM": "https://www.techzim.co.zw/2022/03/potraz-now-requiring-biometric-registration-for-sim-cards/ ; https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Afghanistan", "iso3": "AFG", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "SAARC", "protection_score": 4, "risk_index": 80, "completeness": 100, "documented": 9, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "No comprehensive law (no general personal data protection law; no DPA)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (no DPA)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised", "Promo": "No", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (biometric SIM registration)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=AF", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natleglaws/2017/afg-2017-01.html", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/afghanistan/reports/child-protection-afghanistan-2023", "SOGI": "https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natleglaws/2017/afg-2017-01.html; https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natleglaws/2017/afg-2017-01.html", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/afghanistan/; https://ilga.org/maps-sexual-orientation-laws", "Promo": "https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/08/30/afghanistan-lgbt-afghans-face-persecution; https://ilga.org/maps-sexual-orientation-laws", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/afghanistan/reports/child-protection-afghanistan-2023", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/mobilefordevelopment/resources/mandatory-sim-registration-in-afghanistan/; https://privacyinternational.org/examples/3208/afghanistan-mandatory-sim-registration" } }, { "country": "Albania", "iso3": "ALB", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "Council of Europe", "protection_score": 16, "risk_index": 20, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Consultation open (National AI Strategy 2025–2030)", "DP": "In force (Law 124/2024; GDPR-based)", "ChildData": "Yes", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong/Independent", "DPIA": "Yes", "LGBTQ": "Legal (no criminalisation); no recognition of same-sex unions", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "Partial", "SIM": "No" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://www.digitalagenda.al/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Digital-Agenda-Strategy-2022-2026-EN.pdf", "DP": "https://idp.al/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Law_9887_2008_EN.pdf; https://www.dataguidance.com/notes/albania-data-protection-overview", "ChildData": "https://idp.al/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Law_9887_2008_EN.pdf", "SOGI": "https://idp.al/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Law_9887_2008_EN.pdf (Art. 6)", "DPA": "https://idp.al/en/; https://www.dataguidance.com/notes/albania-data-protection-overview", "DPIA": "https://idp.al/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Law_9887_2008_EN.pdf; https://www.dataguidance.com/notes/albania-data-protection-overview", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/albania/; https://www.ilga-europe.org/resources/news/latest-news/albania-new-anti-discrimination-law", "Promo": "https://www.ilga-europe.org/resources/news/latest-news/albania-new-anti-discrimination-law", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/albania/media/1871/file/Child%20protection%20system%20in%20Albania.pdf", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/mobilefordevelopment/resources/mandatory-sim-registration-in-albania/" } }, { "country": "Algeria", "iso3": "DZA", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "AMU", "protection_score": 11, "risk_index": 45, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (National AI Strategy adopted Dec 2024)", "DP": "In force (Law 18-07 of 2018; 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https://www.dlapiperdataprotection.com/index.html?t=law&c=DZ", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/mobilefordevelopment/resources/mandatory-sim-registration-in-algeria/" } }, { "country": "Andorra", "iso3": "AND", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "Council of Europe", "protection_score": 18, "risk_index": 10, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early", "DP": "In force/GDPR-based (Llei 29/2021)", "ChildData": "Yes", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong/Independent", "DPIA": "Yes", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "Partial", "SIM": "No" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/12363-andorra-presenta-la-seva-estrategia-nacional-de-transformacio-digital", "DP": "https://apda.ad/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LQPD-EN.pdf; https://www.dataguidance.com/notes/andorra-data-protection-overview", "ChildData": "https://apda.ad/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LQPD-EN.pdf", "SOGI": "https://apda.ad/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LQPD-EN.pdf (Art. 9)", "DPA": "https://apda.ad/; https://www.dataguidance.com/notes/andorra-data-protection-overview", "DPIA": "https://apda.ad/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LQPD-EN.pdf", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/andorra/; https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/andorra-approves-same-sex-marriage-law-2022-07-22/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/maps-sexual-orientation-laws", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/andorra/en/protection; https://apda.ad/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LQPD-EN.pdf", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/mobilefordevelopment/resources/mandatory-sim-registration-in-andorra/" } }, { "country": "Antigua and Barbuda", "iso3": "ATG", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "CARICOM", "protection_score": 9, "risk_index": 55, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "None (no dedicated AI strategy identified)", "DP": "In force (Data Protection Act 2013)", "ChildData": "Partial (child protection law; no COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Moderate (Office of the Data Protection Commissioner)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (sodomy law struck down 2022)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "No", "SIM": "No (ID required; no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=AG; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/antigua-and-barbuda/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/antigua-and-barbuda/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/antigua-and-barbuda/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Argentina", "iso3": "ARG", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "MERCOSUR", "protection_score": 15, "risk_index": 25, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (Argentina AI Plan announced 2019; follow-up consultations)", "DP": "In force (Law 25.326, draft bill to align with GDPR 2022)", "ChildData": "Yes (Minors consent + national COP plan)", "SOGI": "Yes (explicit in law)", "DPA": "Moderate (AAIP under executive)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (Equal Marriage Act 2010)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "Partial (national COP initiatives with UNICEF/ITU)", "SIM": "No (ID required; no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=AR; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/argentina/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/argentina/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/argentina/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Armenia", "iso3": "ARM", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "CIS", "protection_score": 8, "risk_index": 60, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI strategy development ongoing 2022–2024)", "DP": "In force (Law on Personal Data Protection 2015)", "ChildData": "Partial (general child protection; no explicit COP)", "SOGI": "No (sexual orientation not in sensitive categories)", "DPA": "Weak (Commissioner under Ministry of Justice)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (no criminalisation; no recognition)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "No", "SIM": "No (passport/ID for SIM, no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=AM; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/armenia/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/armenia/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/armenia/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Australia", "iso3": "AUS", "region": "Oceania", "region_specific": "PIF", "protection_score": 19, "risk_index": 5, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 1, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (AI Ethics Principles 2019; Responsible AI Action Plan 2021; NACC emerging strategy)", "DP": "In force (Privacy Act 1988; ongoing reform to strengthen alignment with GDPR)", "ChildData": "Yes (Online Safety Act 2021; eSafety Commissioner)", "SOGI": "Yes (sensitive information includes sexual orientation)", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (OAIC)", "DPIA": "Partial (Privacy Impact Assessments recommended, not mandatory)", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (Marriage Act amended 2017)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "Yes (national COP plan led by eSafety)", "SIM": "No (ID required, no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=AU; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/australia/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/australia/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/australia/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Austria", "iso3": "AUT", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 19, "risk_index": 5, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (Austrian AI Strategy 2021; aligned with EU AI Act developments)", "DP": "In force (DSG 2000; GDPR-based)", "ChildData": "Yes (child consent + EU COP initiatives)", "SOGI": "Yes (GDPR scope)", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (DSB)", "DPIA": "Yes (GDPR Art. 35 DPIA)", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (2019 Constitutional Court ruling)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "Partial (child protection integrated in digital strategy)", "SIM": "No (ID required, no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=AT; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/austria/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/austria/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/austria/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Azerbaijan", "iso3": "AZE", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "CIS", "protection_score": 6, "risk_index": 70, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI strategy under preparation, ICT strategy 2021 references AI)", "DP": "In force (Law on Personal Data 2010; amendments 2021)", "ChildData": "Partial (general child rights code, no COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No (orientation not in sensitive categories)", "DPA": "Weak (supervision under executive ministry)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (no criminalisation; no recognition)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory SIM registration with ID and biometric linkage in practice)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=AZ; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/azerbaijan/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/azerbaijan/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/azerbaijan/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Bahamas", "iso3": "BHS", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "CARICOM", "protection_score": 8, "risk_index": 60, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "None (no AI strategy identified)", "DP": "In force (Data Protection (Privacy of Personal Information) Act 2003)", "ChildData": "Partial (Child Protection Act; no COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Moderate (Data Protection Commissioner under executive)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (same-sex conduct criminalised, not enforced)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "No", "SIM": "No (ID required; no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=BS; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/bahamas/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/bahamas/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/bahamas/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Bahrain", "iso3": "BHR", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "GCC", "protection_score": 5, "risk_index": 75, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI initiatives in ICT strategy; no standalone AI strategy)", "DP": "In force (Law No. 30 of 2018 on Personal Data Protection)", "ChildData": "Partial (general child protection law; no COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Moderate (Personal Data Protection Authority under Ministry of Justice)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised", "Promo": "Yes (penal code provisions criminalising promotion of homosexuality)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory biometric SIM registration)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=BH; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/bahrain/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/bahrain/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/bahrain/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Bangladesh", "iso3": "BGD", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "SAARC", "protection_score": 7, "risk_index": 65, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI policy consultations ongoing; AI in Digital Bangladesh agenda)", "DP": "Draft (Data Protection Act not yet enacted, under consultation 2023–2024)", "ChildData": "Partial (ICT Child Online Protection strategy via BTRC)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (no independent DPA, regulator BTRC under government)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (Section 377 in Penal Code)", "Promo": "Yes (Digital Security Act used to target LGBTQ expression)", "COP": "Partial (BTRC COP strategy with ITU/UNICEF support)", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory biometric SIM registration, fingerprints required)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=BD; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/bangladesh/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/bangladesh/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/bangladesh/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Barbados", "iso3": "BRB", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "CARICOM", "protection_score": 10, "risk_index": 50, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI elements in Digital Strategy 2021–2026)", "DP": "In force (Data Protection Act 2019, in force 2021)", "ChildData": "Partial (Child Protection Act; no national COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No (not explicit in law)", "DPA": "Moderate (Data Protection Commissioner established)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (High Court struck down sodomy law 2022)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "No", "SIM": "No (ID required; no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=BB; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/barbados/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/barbados/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/barbados/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Belarus", "iso3": "BLR", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "CIS", "protection_score": 4, "risk_index": 80, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI included in Digital Economy initiatives; no dedicated strategy)", "DP": "In force (Law on Personal Data Protection 2021)", "ChildData": "Partial (Child Rights Code; no COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No (orientation not listed)", "DPA": "Weak (supervisory authority under executive)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (no recognition, state repression)", "Promo": "Yes (laws against LGBT propaganda)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (SIM registration tied to national ID; biometric KYC expanding)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=BY; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/belarus/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/belarus/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/belarus/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Belgium", "iso3": "BEL", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 19, "risk_index": 5, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (AI4Belgium Strategy 2019; EU AI Act alignment)", "DP": "In force (GDPR; Belgian Data Protection Act 2018)", "ChildData": "Yes (GDPR + COP initiatives with EU/UNICEF)", "SOGI": "Yes (GDPR scope)", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (APD/GBA)", "DPIA": "Yes (GDPR Art. 35 DPIA)", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (legal since 2003)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "Partial (national COP actions under EU programs)", "SIM": "No (ID required; no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=BE; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/belgium/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/belgium/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/belgium/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Belize", "iso3": "BLZ", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "CARICOM", "protection_score": 10, "risk_index": 50, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "None (no AI strategy identified)", "DP": "Draft (Data Protection Bill pending; no enacted law)", "ChildData": "Partial (Child Protection Act; no COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (no independent DPA yet)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (sodomy law struck down 2016)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "No", "SIM": "No (ID required; no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=BZ; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/belize/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/belize/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/belize/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Benin", "iso3": "BEN", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "ECOWAS", "protection_score": 7, "risk_index": 65, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI policy referenced in Digital Strategy 2021)", "DP": "In force (Law No. 2009-09 on Personal Data Protection)", "ChildData": "Partial (Child Code; no national COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Moderate (APDP operational)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (no criminalisation; no recognition)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (SIM biometric registration required)" }, "sources": { "AI": "UNESCO AI Policy Observatory, accessed 2026-01-25", "DP": "UNCTAD Data Protection Tracker, accessed 2026-01-25", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/benin/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/benin/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/benin/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Bhutan", "iso3": "BTN", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "SAARC", "protection_score": 8, "risk_index": 60, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI in Digital Drukyul flagship programs; consultations ongoing)", "DP": "Draft (no comprehensive DP law; draft ICT laws cover some aspects)", "ChildData": "Partial (Child Care and Protection Act 2011; no COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (no independent DPA)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (same-sex relations decriminalised 2021)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory biometric SIM registration introduced 2018)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=BT; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/bhutan/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/bhutan/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/bhutan/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Bolivia (Plurinational State of)", "iso3": "BOL", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "Andean Community", "protection_score": 7, "risk_index": 65, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI mentioned in national digital economy agendas; no standalone strategy)", "DP": "Draft (Personal Data Protection Bill 2021; not yet enacted)", "ChildData": "Partial (Child Code; no COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (no operational DPA)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (same-sex sexual acts legal; no recognition of unions)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (biometric SIM registration required)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/bolivia-plurinational-state-of/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/bolivia-plurinational-state-of/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/bolivia-plurinational-state-of/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Bosnia and Herzegovina", "iso3": "BIH", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "Council of Europe", "protection_score": 10, "risk_index": 50, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI Strategy development aligned with EU AI Act, draft 2023)", "DP": "In force (Law on Protection of Personal Data 2006; EU alignment ongoing)", "ChildData": "Partial (child protection laws; no national COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No (orientation not explicit in sensitive categories)", "DPA": "Moderate (Personal Data Protection Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina)", "DPIA": "No (DPIA not mandated)", "LGBTQ": "Legal (no criminalisation; no marriage equality)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "Partial (regional COP cooperation with EU/UNICEF)", "SIM": "Yes (SIM card registration linked to ID, biometric expansion in progress)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=BA; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/bosnia-and-herzegovina/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/bosnia-and-herzegovina/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/bosnia-and-herzegovina/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Brazil", "iso3": "BRA", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "MERCOSUR", "protection_score": 16, "risk_index": 20, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (Brazilian AI Strategy E-Digital 2021; updated in 2022)", "DP": "In force (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados – LGPD, Law No. 13.709/2018)", "ChildData": "Yes (LGPD + Child and Adolescent Statute protections)", "SOGI": "Yes (explicitly includes sexual orientation)", "DPA": "Moderate (ANPD created under Presidency, autonomy strengthened 2022)", "DPIA": "Yes (LGPD Art. 38 DPIA requirement)", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (same-sex marriage legal since 2013)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "Partial (programs with SaferNet and ITU; no unified COP strategy)", "SIM": "Yes (biometric SIM registration increasingly required with facial/biometric KYC)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=BR; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/brazil/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/brazil/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/brazil/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Brunei Darussalam", "iso3": "BRN", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "ASEAN", "protection_score": 6, "risk_index": 70, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "None (no AI strategy identified)", "DP": "Draft (no comprehensive DP law; sectoral provisions only)", "ChildData": "Partial (Child Online Protection Framework 2014; ICTD programs)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (no independent DPA)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (Sharia Penal Code criminalises same-sex conduct)", "Promo": "Yes (bans on LGBT promotion under morality laws)", "COP": "Partial (COP framework with ITU/ASEAN)", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory biometric SIM registration required)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=BN; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/brunei-darussalam/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/brunei-darussalam/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/brunei-darussalam/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Bulgaria", "iso3": "BGR", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 19, "risk_index": 5, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (National AI Development Concept 2020; EU AI Act alignment)", "DP": "In force (GDPR + Bulgarian PDPA 2002, amended 2018)", "ChildData": "Yes (GDPR Art. 8 consent age 14; EU COP initiatives)", "SOGI": "Yes (GDPR scope)", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (CPDP)", "DPIA": "Yes (GDPR Art. 35 DPIA)", "LGBTQ": "Legal (no criminalisation; no marriage equality, civil unions not recognised)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "Partial (EU/UNICEF COP projects; no national strategy)", "SIM": "No (ID required; no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=BG; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/bulgaria/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/bulgaria/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/bulgaria/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Burkina Faso", "iso3": "BFA", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "ECOWAS", "protection_score": 7, "risk_index": 65, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "None (no AI strategy identified)", "DP": "In force (Law No. 001-2021/AN on Personal Data Protection)", "ChildData": "Partial (Child Protection Code; no COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Moderate (CIL created as independent authority)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (same-sex relations not criminalised; no recognition)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (SIM biometric registration mandatory)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=BF; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/burkina-faso/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/burkina-faso/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/burkina-faso/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Burundi", "iso3": "BDI", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "EAC", "protection_score": 5, "risk_index": 75, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "None (no AI strategy identified)", "DP": "None (no comprehensive data protection law)", "ChildData": "Partial (Child Protection Code; no COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (no independent DPA)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (same-sex acts illegal under Penal Code)", "Promo": "Yes (restrictions under Penal Code)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (biometric SIM registration required)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=BI; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/burundi/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/burundi/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/burundi/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Cabo Verde", "iso3": "CPV", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "ECOWAS", "protection_score": 7, "risk_index": 65, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI elements in Digital Strategy 2021–2030)", "DP": "In force (Law No. 133/V/2001, updated 2013)", "ChildData": "Partial (Child and Adolescent Code; no COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No (not explicitly in law)", "DPA": "Moderate (CNPD created as authority)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (same-sex relations decriminalised 2004; no recognition)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (SIM registration with ID and biometric data required)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=CV; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "UNCTAD Data Protection Tracker, accessed 2026-01-25", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/cabo-verde/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "ILGA World Maps, accessed 2026-01-25", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/cabo-verde/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Cambodia", "iso3": "KHM", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "ASEAN", "protection_score": 11, "risk_index": 45, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI referenced in Digital Government Policy 2022–2035; no dedicated AI strategy)", "DP": "Draft (Personal Data Protection Law under development)", "ChildData": "Partial (Child Protection laws; no dedicated COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (no independent DPA established yet)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (same-sex sexual acts legal; no recognition of marriage)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "Partial (cooperation with ITU/UNICEF on COP initiatives)", "SIM": "Yes (biometric SIM registration required)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=KH; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/cambodia/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Cameroon", "iso3": "CMR", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "ECCAS", "protection_score": 5, "risk_index": 75, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "None (no AI strategy identified)", "DP": "In force (Law No. 2010/012 on Cybersecurity and Cybercrime)", "ChildData": "Partial (Child Protection Code; no COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (no independent DPA; MINPOSTEL oversees data issues)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (Penal Code criminalises same-sex conduct)", "Promo": "Yes (restrictions in law)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory biometric SIM registration)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=CM; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "UNCTAD Data Protection Tracker, accessed 2026-01-25", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/cameroon/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/cameroon/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/cameroon/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Canada", "iso3": "CAN", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "USMCA", "protection_score": 19, "risk_index": 5, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 1, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (Pan-Canadian AI Strategy 2017; refreshed 2022; AI and Data Act proposed 2022)", "DP": "In force (PIPEDA; provincial DP laws; reform bill C-27 pending)", "ChildData": "Yes (privacy laws + Digital Charter include child protections)", "SOGI": "Yes (explicitly covered under human rights and privacy law)", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (Office of the Privacy Commissioner)", "DPIA": "Partial (PIAs encouraged, not always mandatory)", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (same-sex marriage legal nationwide since 2005)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "Yes (national COP initiatives and CSE programs)", "SIM": "No (ID required; no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32592 https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/digital-government-innovations/responsible-use-ai/algorithmic-impact-assessment.html https://www.cifar.ca/ai/pan-canadian-artificial-intelligence-strategy", "DP": "https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/p-21/ https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/p-8.6/ https://www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/showdoc/cs/P-39.1 https://www.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/Fichiers_client/lois_et_reglements/LoisAnnuelles/en/2021/2021C25A.PDF https://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/P06P5.pdf https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/03063_01", "ChildData": "https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics/collecting-personal-information/consent/gl_omc_201805/ https://www.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/Fichiers_client/lois_et_reglements/LoisAnnuelles/en/2021/2021C25A.PDF", "SOGI": "https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics/privacy-laws-in-canada/the-personal-information-protection-and-electronic-documents-act-pipeda/pipeda-compliance-help/pipeda-interpretation-bulletins/interpretations_10_sensible/", "DPA": "https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/about-the-opc/who-we-are/ https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/about-the-opc/what-we-do/", "DPIA": "https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=18308 https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics/privacy-impact-assessments/ https://www.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/Fichiers_client/lois_et_reglements/LoisAnnuelles/en/2021/2021C25A.PDF", "LGBTQ": "https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-31.5/ https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/h-6/ https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/42-1/bill/C-16/royal-assent https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/section-318.html", "Promo": "https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/section-318.html https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/section-319.html https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/AnnualStatutes/2021_24/FullText.html", "COP": "https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/ntnl-strtgy-prtctn-chldrn-sexplttn/index-en.aspx https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/national-child-exploitation-crime-centre", "SIM": "https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/t-3.4/ https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/phone/mobile/codesimpl.htm https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/p-8.6/" } }, { "country": "Central African Republic", "iso3": "CAF", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "ECCAS", "protection_score": 6, "risk_index": 70, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "None (no AI strategy identified)", "DP": "In force (Law No. 18.007 on Protection of Personal Data, 2018)", "ChildData": "Partial (Child Protection Code; no COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Moderate (Data Protection Authority ANPDP established)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (same-sex relations not criminalised; no recognition)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory biometric SIM registration)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=CF; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/central-african-republic/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/central-african-republic/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/central-african-republic/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Chad", "iso3": "TCD", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "ECCAS", "protection_score": 4, "risk_index": 80, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "None (no AI strategy identified)", "DP": "In force (Law No. 007/PR/2015 on Protection of Personal Data)", "ChildData": "Partial (Child Protection Code; no COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Moderate (ANPDP created as authority)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (same-sex relations criminalised in Penal Code 2017)", "Promo": "Yes (anti-LGBT provisions)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (biometric SIM registration required)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=TD; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/chad/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/chad/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/chad/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Chile", "iso3": "CHL", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "Pacific Alliance", "protection_score": 14, "risk_index": 30, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (National AI Policy 2021)", "DP": "In force (Law No. 19.628 on Protection of Private Life; reform bill pending)", "ChildData": "Partial (Child protection law; COP initiatives with UNICEF, but no standalone strategy)", "SOGI": "Yes (sensitive data includes sexual orientation, gender identity in reform bill)", "DPA": "Weak (Council for Transparency has limited role; new DPA bill pending)", "DPIA": "No (not mandated yet)", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (same-sex marriage legal since 2022)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "Partial (government COP campaigns, UNICEF cooperation)", "SIM": "No (SIM requires ID, not biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=CL; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/chile/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/chile/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/chile/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "China", "iso3": "CHN", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "SCO", "protection_score": 10, "risk_index": 50, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 0, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (New Generation AI Development Plan 2017; sectoral AI regulations ongoing)", "DP": "In force (Personal Information Protection Law 2021)", "ChildData": "Partial (Minors Protection Law; online protections, but no unified COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No (not listed in law)", "DPA": "Weak (Cyberspace Administration of China under State Council)", "DPIA": "Yes (PIPL requires impact assessments for sensitive processing)", "LGBTQ": "Legal (homosexuality decriminalised 1997; marriage equality not recognised)", "Promo": "Yes (censorship laws restrict LGBTQ expression online)", "COP": "Partial (child online protections under CAC programs)", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory facial biometrics for SIM registration)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=CN; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/china/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/china/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/china/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Colombia", "iso3": "COL", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "Pacific Alliance", "protection_score": 16, "risk_index": 20, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (National AI Strategy 2019)", "DP": "In force (Law 1581/2012; statutory law on data protection)", "ChildData": "Yes (child data protected under Constitution and Law 1098/2006)", "SOGI": "Yes (explicitly recognised as sensitive data under Law 1581/2012)", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (Superintendency of Industry and Commerce)", "DPIA": "No (not mandated)", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (same-sex marriage recognised 2016)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "Yes (national COP initiatives + UNICEF cooperation)", "SIM": "Yes (biometric SIM registration required)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=CO; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/colombia/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/colombia/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/colombia/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Congo (Republic of the)", "iso3": "COG", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "ECCAS", "protection_score": 4, "risk_index": 80, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "None (no AI strategy identified)", "DP": "In force (Law No. 29-2019 on Protection of Personal Data)", "ChildData": "Partial (Child Protection laws; no COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Moderate (CNIL established as data protection authority)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (Penal Code criminalises same-sex acts)", "Promo": "Yes (morality law restrictions)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (biometric SIM registration required)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/congo-republic-of-the/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/congo-republic-of-the/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/congo-republic-of-the/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Costa Rica", "iso3": "CRI", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "SICA", "protection_score": 17, "risk_index": 15, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI referenced in National Digital Strategy 2022; AI policy in development)", "DP": "In force (Law 8968 on Protection of Personal Data of Individuals, 2011)", "ChildData": "Yes (constitutional protections + COP initiatives)", "SOGI": "Yes (sensitive data includes sexual orientation under law)", "DPA": "Moderate (PRODHAB under Ministry of Justice; not fully independent)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (same-sex marriage legal since 2020)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "Yes (national COP programs with UNICEF/ITU)", "SIM": "No (ID required; no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=CR; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/costa-rica/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/costa-rica/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/costa-rica/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Croatia", "iso3": "HRV", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 20, "risk_index": 0, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (National AI Strategy 2021–2025; aligned with EU AI Act)", "DP": "In force (GDPR; Croatian Act on Implementation of GDPR 2018)", "ChildData": "Yes (EU COP frameworks; national Safer Internet Centre)", "SOGI": "Yes (GDPR scope)", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency - AZOP)", "DPIA": "Yes (GDPR Art. 35 DPIA requirement)", "LGBTQ": "Legal (registered partnerships since 2014; marriage not open)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "Yes (Safer Internet Centre, EU/UNICEF COP initiatives)", "SIM": "No (ID required, no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=HR; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/croatia/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/croatia/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/croatia/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Cuba", "iso3": "CUB", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "CARICOM", "protection_score": 8, "risk_index": 60, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI mentioned in national digitalization policies; no formal strategy)", "DP": "Draft (no comprehensive DP law; constitutional provisions only)", "ChildData": "Partial (Child protection laws; no formal COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (no independent DPA; state ministries oversee data)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (same-sex marriage legalized in 2022 Family Code referendum)", "Promo": "Yes (restrictions on online content remain)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (biometric SIM registration required)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=CU; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/cuba/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/cuba/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/cuba/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Cyprus", "iso3": "CYP", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 20, "risk_index": 0, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (National AI Strategy 2020; aligned with EU AI Act)", "DP": "In force (GDPR; Cyprus Law 125(I)/2018 on Implementation)", "ChildData": "Yes (COP initiatives via national Safer Internet Centre)", "SOGI": "Yes (GDPR scope)", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection)", "DPIA": "Yes (GDPR Art. 35 DPIA requirement)", "LGBTQ": "Legal (same-sex civil unions since 2015; marriage not open)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "Yes (EU/UNICEF COP programs)", "SIM": "No (ID required, no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=CY; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/cyprus/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/cyprus/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/cyprus/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Czechia", "iso3": "CZE", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 20, "risk_index": 0, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (National AI Strategy 2019; aligned with EU AI Act)", "DP": "In force (GDPR; Act No. 110/2019 on Personal Data Processing)", "ChildData": "Yes (COP protections, Safer Internet Centre, GDPR-based)", "SOGI": "Yes (GDPR scope)", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (Office for Personal Data Protection - UOOU)", "DPIA": "Yes (GDPR Art. 35 DPIA requirement)", "LGBTQ": "Legal (registered partnerships; marriage not open)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "Yes (EU Safer Internet Centre + UNICEF)", "SIM": "No (ID required, no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=CZ; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/czechia/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/czechia/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/czechia/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Côte d’Ivoire", "iso3": "CIV", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "ECOWAS", "protection_score": 5, "risk_index": 75, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI in Digital Plan 2021–2025)", "DP": "In force (Law No. 2013-450; ARTCI regulator)", "ChildData": "Partial (laws exist; no national COP strategy)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Moderate (ARTCI operational)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised", "Promo": "Yes (morality-based restrictions)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory biometric SIM registration)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/cote-divoire/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/cote-divoire/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/cote-divoire/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Democratic People's Republic of Korea", "iso3": "PRK", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "SCO", "protection_score": 0, "risk_index": 100, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "None (no AI strategy)", "DP": "None (state surveillance only)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (no independent authority)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised", "Promo": "Yes (censorship laws)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (SIMs tightly controlled by state)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=KP; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/democratic-peoples-republic-of-korea/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/democratic-peoples-republic-of-korea/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/democratic-peoples-republic-of-korea/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Denmark", "iso3": "DNK", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 20, "risk_index": 0, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (National AI Strategy 2019; EU AI Act alignment)", "DP": "In force (GDPR; Data Protection Act 2018)", "ChildData": "Yes (GDPR COP + national programmes)", "SOGI": "Yes (GDPR)", "DPA": "Strong/Independent", "DPIA": "Yes (GDPR Art. 35)", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "Yes (EU Safer Internet + national initiatives)", "SIM": "No (ID required, no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=DK; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/denmark/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/denmark/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/denmark/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Djibouti", "iso3": "DJI", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "IGAD", "protection_score": 0, "risk_index": 100, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "None (no AI strategy)", "DP": "Draft (Law on Protection of Personal Data, not yet adopted)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (no functioning authority)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised", "Promo": "Yes (morality/public decency restrictions)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory biometric SIM registration)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=DJ; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/djibouti/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/djibouti/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/djibouti/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Dominica", "iso3": "DMA", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "CARICOM", "protection_score": 5, "risk_index": 75, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "None (no AI strategy)", "DP": "Draft (no comprehensive law in force)", "ChildData": "Partial (general child rights; no COP law)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (no dedicated DPA)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Decriminalised (High Court ruling, 2022)", "Promo": "No (no propaganda bans)", "COP": "Partial (awareness programs; no national strategy)", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory SIM registration with ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=DM; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/dominica/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/dominica/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/dominica/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Dominican Republic", "iso3": "DOM", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "CARICOM", "protection_score": 7, "risk_index": 65, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 1, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (elements in Agenda Digital 2030; no standalone AI strategy)", "DP": "In force (Law No. 172-13 on Personal Data Protection, 2013)", "ChildData": "Partial (general child rights provisions; no dedicated COP law)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Moderate (DPA exists but limited capacity)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (no criminalisation; no recognition of partnerships)", "Promo": "Proposed/Unclear (morality/public decency restrictions)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory SIM registration; biometric ID used)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=DO; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/dominican-republic/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/dominican-republic/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/dominican-republic/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Ecuador", "iso3": "ECU", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "Andean Community", "protection_score": 14, "risk_index": 30, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (national digital agenda; no standalone AI strategy)", "DP": "In force (Organic Law on Protection of Personal Data, 2021)", "ChildData": "Yes (explicit COP safeguards in law)", "SOGI": "Yes (sexual orientation listed as sensitive data)", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (Superintendence established)", "DPIA": "Yes (DPIAs required under law)", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (2019 ruling)", "Promo": "No/Annulled", "COP": "Partial (child digital safety initiatives)", "SIM": "Yes (SIM registration tied to national ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=EC; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/ecuador/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/ecuador/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/ecuador/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Egypt", "iso3": "EGY", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "AMU", "protection_score": 6, "risk_index": 70, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (National AI Strategy, 2021)", "DP": "In force (Personal Data Protection Law No. 151, 2020)", "ChildData": "Partial (general child protections; no COP law)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (under Ministry of Communications)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (via debauchery laws)", "Promo": "Yes (anti-LGBTQ propaganda restrictions)", "COP": "Partial (ICT education initiatives)", "SIM": "Yes (SIMs tied to national ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=EG; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/egypt/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/egypt/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/egypt/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "El Salvador", "iso3": "SLV", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "SICA", "protection_score": 3, "risk_index": 85, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 1, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "None (no AI strategy)", "DP": "Draft (bills pending, no law in force)", "ChildData": "Partial (general child protections; no COP law)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "None (no DPA)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (no criminalisation; no recognition)", "Promo": "Proposed/Unclear", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory SIM registration with ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=SV; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/el-salvador/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/el-salvador/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/el-salvador/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Equatorial Guinea", "iso3": "GNQ", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "ECCAS", "protection_score": 0, "risk_index": 100, "completeness": 100, "documented": 8, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": null, "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "None (no authority)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised", "Promo": "Yes (morality provisions)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory biometric SIM registration)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=GQ; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/equatorial-guinea/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/equatorial-guinea/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/equatorial-guinea/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Eritrea", "iso3": "ERI", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "IGAD", "protection_score": 0, "risk_index": 100, "completeness": 100, "documented": 8, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "None (no AI strategy)", "DP": null, "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised", "Promo": "Yes (morality/public decency laws)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (SIMs linked to national ID; biometric registration reported)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=ER; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/eritrea/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/eritrea/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/eritrea/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Estonia", "iso3": "EST", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 20, "risk_index": 0, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (AI Strategy 'Kratts', aligned with EU AI Act)", "DP": "In force (GDPR + Estonia Data Protection Act)", "ChildData": "Yes (GDPR COP rules + national programmes)", "SOGI": "Yes (covered under GDPR)", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (Data Protection Inspectorate)", "DPIA": "Yes (GDPR Art. 35)", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (effective 2024)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes (EU Safer Internet + national initiatives)", "SIM": "No (SIM registration required; no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=EE; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/estonia/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/estonia/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/estonia/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Ethiopia", "iso3": "ETH", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "IGAD", "protection_score": 3, "risk_index": 85, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (National AI Strategy, 2020)", "DP": "Draft (bill circulated; not yet law)", "ChildData": "Partial (general protections; no COP law)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "None (draft proposes authority)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised", "Promo": "Yes (morality laws)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (biometric SIM registration mandatory)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=ET; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/ethiopia/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/ethiopia/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/ethiopia/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Fiji", "iso3": "FJI", "region": "Oceania", "region_specific": "PIF", "protection_score": 7, "risk_index": 65, "completeness": 100, "documented": 9, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 1, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "Draft (consultations ongoing)", "ChildData": "Partial (general child protections)", "SOGI": "Partial (referenced in draft law)", "DPA": "Weak (not independent)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (constitutional protections; marriage recognised)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Partial (awareness campaigns)", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory SIM registration)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=FJ; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/fiji/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/fiji/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/fiji/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Finland", "iso3": "FIN", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 20, "risk_index": 0, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (AuroraAI Strategy, 2017+)", "DP": "In force (GDPR + Finnish Data Protection Act)", "ChildData": "Yes (GDPR + Safer Internet Centre)", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (Office of Data Protection Ombudsman)", "DPIA": "Yes (GDPR Art. 35)", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes (national COP programmes + EU initiatives)", "SIM": "No (ID required; no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=FI; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/finland/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/finland/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/finland/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "France", "iso3": "FRA", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 20, "risk_index": 0, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (France IA 2018, updated 2021; EU AI Act alignment)", "DP": "In force (GDPR + Loi Informatique et Libertés, amended 2018)", "ChildData": "Yes (GDPR + national COP protections)", "SOGI": "Yes (GDPR)", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (CNIL)", "DPIA": "Yes (GDPR Art. 35)", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (since 2013)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes (national COP strategy + EU Safer Internet Centre)", "SIM": "No (ID required, no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=FR; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/france/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/france/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/france/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Gabon", "iso3": "GAB", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "ECCAS", "protection_score": 7, "risk_index": 65, "completeness": 100, "documented": 9, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "In force (Law No. 001/2011 on Personal Data Protection)", "ChildData": "Partial (general child protections; no COP framework)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Moderate (CNPDCP exists, limited independence)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Decriminalised (2019 recriminalisation repealed 2020)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory SIM registration with ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=GA; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "UNCTAD Data Protection Tracker, accessed 2026-01-25", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/gabon/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "ILGA World Maps, accessed 2026-01-25", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/gabon/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Gambia", "iso3": "GMB", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "ECOWAS", "protection_score": 0, "risk_index": 100, "completeness": 100, "documented": 8, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "Draft (bill pending)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised", "Promo": "Yes (restrictions on LGBTQ expression)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory biometric SIM registration)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=GM; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/gambia/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/gambia/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/gambia/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Georgia", "iso3": "GEO", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "Council of Europe", "protection_score": 11, "risk_index": 45, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (digital agenda; EU alignment)", "DP": "In force (Law on Personal Data Protection, 2012; amended 2021)", "ChildData": "Partial (general child rights; no COP law)", "SOGI": "Yes (protected under law)", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (State Inspector’s Service until 2022; restructured)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (no criminalisation; no marriage equality)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (SIM registration with ID; biometric linkage expanding)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=GE; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/georgia/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/georgia/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/georgia/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Germany", "iso3": "DEU", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 20, "risk_index": 0, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (National AI Strategy 2018, updated 2020; EU AI Act alignment)", "DP": "In force (GDPR + Bundesdatenschutzgesetz, BDSG)", "ChildData": "Yes (GDPR + national child digital rights frameworks)", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (Federal Commissioner BfDI + state DPAs)", "DPIA": "Yes (GDPR Art. 35)", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (since 2017)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes (national COP initiatives + EU Safer Internet Centre)", "SIM": "No (ID required, no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=DE; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/germany/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/germany/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/germany/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Ghana", "iso3": "GHA", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "ECOWAS", "protection_score": 7, "risk_index": 65, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 1, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (digital transformation program; no standalone AI strategy)", "DP": "In force (Data Protection Act, 2012)", "ChildData": "Partial (general child rights; no COP framework)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Moderate (Data Protection Commission; limited capacity)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised", "Promo": "Proposed/Unclear (2021 anti-LGBTQ bill pending)", "COP": "Partial (digital literacy programs)", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory biometric SIM registration since 2021)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=GH; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/ghana/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/ghana/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/ghana/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Greece", "iso3": "GRC", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 20, "risk_index": 0, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (National AI Strategy, 2021; EU AI Act alignment)", "DP": "In force (GDPR + Law 4624/2019)", "ChildData": "Yes (GDPR COP + national protections)", "SOGI": "Yes (GDPR)", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (Hellenic Data Protection Authority)", "DPIA": "Yes", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (civil unions 2015; marriage equality 2024)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes (EU Safer Internet Centre + national COP initiatives)", "SIM": "No (SIM requires ID, no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=GR; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/greece/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/greece/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/greece/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Grenada", "iso3": "GRD", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "CARICOM", "protection_score": 0, "risk_index": 100, "completeness": 100, "documented": 8, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "Draft (bill under discussion)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (sodomy laws in force)", "Promo": "Yes (morality/public decency laws)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (SIMs linked to ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=GD; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/grenada/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/grenada/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/grenada/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Guatemala", "iso3": "GTM", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "SICA", "protection_score": 1, "risk_index": 95, "completeness": 100, "documented": 7, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 1, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": null, "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (Bill 5272 attempts)", "Promo": "Proposed/Unclear (frequent restrictions proposed)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (SIMs tied to national ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=GT; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/guatemala/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/guatemala/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/guatemala/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Guinea", "iso3": "GIN", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "ECOWAS", "protection_score": 3, "risk_index": 85, "completeness": 100, "documented": 9, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "In force (Law L/2016/037/AN on Personal Data Protection)", "ChildData": "Partial (general child protections)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (authority exists, limited independence)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised", "Promo": "Yes", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (biometric SIM registration required)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=GN; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/guinea/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/guinea/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/guinea/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Guinea-Bissau", "iso3": "GNB", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "ECOWAS", "protection_score": 0, "risk_index": 100, "completeness": 100, "documented": 7, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": null, "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised", "Promo": "Yes", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory SIM registration with ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=GW; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/guinea-bissau/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/guinea-bissau/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/guinea-bissau/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Guyana", "iso3": "GUY", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "CARICOM", "protection_score": 4, "risk_index": 80, "completeness": 100, "documented": 8, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "Draft (bills pending, no comprehensive law)", "ChildData": "Partial (general child rights provisions)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (decriminalised, 2018 CCJ ruling; no partnerships)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory SIM registration with ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=GY; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/guyana/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/guyana/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/guyana/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Haiti", "iso3": "HTI", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "CARICOM", "protection_score": 2, "risk_index": 90, "completeness": 100, "documented": 8, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 1, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "Draft (privacy bills pending)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (no criminalisation; no marriage equality)", "Promo": "Proposed/Unclear (anti-LGBTQ bills attempted)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (SIM tied to national ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=HT; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/haiti/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/haiti/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/haiti/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Honduras", "iso3": "HND", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "SICA", "protection_score": 0, "risk_index": 100, "completeness": 100, "documented": 8, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "Draft (bills pending)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (constitutional ban on marriage/rights)", "Promo": "Yes (morality-based restrictions)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory SIM registration)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=HN; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/honduras/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/honduras/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/honduras/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Hungary", "iso3": "HUN", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 15, "risk_index": 25, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 0, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (National AI Strategy 2020; EU AI Act alignment)", "DP": "In force (GDPR + Privacy Act 2011, amended)", "ChildData": "Yes (GDPR COP + national child policies)", "SOGI": "Yes (GDPR)", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (NAIH)", "DPIA": "Yes (GDPR Art. 35)", "LGBTQ": "Legal (registered partnerships only; no marriage equality)", "Promo": "Yes (2021 anti-LGBTQ propaganda law)", "COP": "Yes (EU Safer Internet Centre + national initiatives)", "SIM": "No (ID required; no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=HU; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/hungary/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/hungary/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/hungary/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Iceland", "iso3": "ISL", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "Council of Europe", "protection_score": 20, "risk_index": 0, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (AI Strategy 2020; EU alignment)", "DP": "In force (GDPR + Act No. 90/2018)", "ChildData": "Yes (GDPR COP + national child safety initiatives)", "SOGI": "Yes (GDPR)", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (Persónuvernd)", "DPIA": "Yes", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (since 2010)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes (EU Safer Internet Centre + national measures)", "SIM": "No (ID required; no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=IS; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/iceland/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/iceland/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/iceland/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "India", "iso3": "IND", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "SAARC", "protection_score": 7, "risk_index": 65, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 1, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (NITI Aayog AI for All, 2018; not formally adopted)", "DP": "In force (Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023)", "ChildData": "Partial (parental consent required for under-18)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (Data Protection Board under government)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (decriminalised 2018; no marriage equality)", "Promo": "Proposed/Unclear (state-level restrictions)", "COP": "Partial (initiatives, not comprehensive)", "SIM": "Yes (Aadhaar-linked biometric SIM registration)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=IN; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/india/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/india/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/india/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Indonesia", "iso3": "IDN", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "ASEAN", "protection_score": 6, "risk_index": 70, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (National AI Strategy 2020–2045)", "DP": "In force (Personal Data Protection Law, 2022)", "ChildData": "Partial (general child rights; no COP-specific regime)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (regulator under Ministry of Communication)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (discriminatory laws; no recognition)", "Promo": "Yes (morality/decency laws)", "COP": "Partial (national ICT & child online campaigns)", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory SIM registration with ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=ID; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/indonesia/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/indonesia/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/indonesia/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Iran (Islamic Republic of)", "iso3": "IRN", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "SCO", "protection_score": 1, "risk_index": 95, "completeness": 100, "documented": 9, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI initiatives, no formal national strategy)", "DP": "Draft (privacy bills pending)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (severe penalties, including capital punishment)", "Promo": "Yes (strict censorship)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (biometric SIM registration mandatory)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/iran-islamic-republic-of/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/iran-islamic-republic-of/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/iran-islamic-republic-of/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Iraq", "iso3": "IRQ", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "Arab League", "protection_score": 0, "risk_index": 100, "completeness": 100, "documented": 8, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "Draft (no comprehensive law)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (morality laws applied)", "Promo": "Yes", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (biometric SIM registration mandatory)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=IQ; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/iraq/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/iraq/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/iraq/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Ireland", "iso3": "IRL", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 20, "risk_index": 0, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (AI – Here for Good, 2021)", "DP": "In force (GDPR + Data Protection Act, 2018)", "ChildData": "Yes (GDPR COP + Digital Safety Commissioner)", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (Data Protection Commission)", "DPIA": "Yes", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (since 2015)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes (EU Safer Internet Centre + national initiatives)", "SIM": "No (ID required; no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=IE; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/ireland/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/ireland/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/ireland/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Israel", "iso3": "ISR", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "OECD", "protection_score": 11, "risk_index": 45, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (National AI Program 2020)", "DP": "In force (Privacy Protection Law, 1981; amended)", "ChildData": "Partial (general child protections; no standalone COP law)", "SOGI": "Yes (equality and data protection provisions)", "DPA": "Moderate (Privacy Protection Authority under Ministry of Justice)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (foreign marriages recognised; no local marriage equality)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Partial (programmes on online child safety)", "SIM": "Yes (SIM tied to biometric national ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=IL; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/israel/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/israel/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/israel/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Italy", "iso3": "ITA", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 17, "risk_index": 15, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (National AI Strategy 2021; EU AI Act alignment)", "DP": "In force (GDPR + Data Protection Code, amended)", "ChildData": "Yes (GDPR + national COP frameworks)", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (Garante)", "DPIA": "Yes", "LGBTQ": "Legal (civil unions recognised since 2016; no marriage equality)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes (EU Safer Internet Centre + national initiatives)", "SIM": "No (SIM requires ID; no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=IT; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/italy/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/italy/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/italy/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Jamaica", "iso3": "JAM", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "CARICOM", "protection_score": 3, "risk_index": 85, "completeness": 100, "documented": 9, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "In force (Data Protection Act, 2020; not fully enforced)", "ChildData": "Partial (general child protections; no COP-specific law)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (Office of the Information Commissioner developing)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (sodomy laws)", "Promo": "Yes (morality/public decency restrictions)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory SIM ID registration)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=JM; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/jamaica/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/jamaica/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/jamaica/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Japan", "iso3": "JPN", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "G7", "protection_score": 14, "risk_index": 30, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 1, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (AI Strategy 2019; Society 5.0)", "DP": "In force (APPI, amended 2022)", "ChildData": "Yes (APPI covers minors; national COP efforts)", "SOGI": "Partial (covered via interpretation; not explicit)", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (PPC Japan)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (decriminalised; no marriage equality)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes (government COP initiatives)", "SIM": "No (ID required; no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=JP; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/japan/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/japan/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/japan/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Jordan", "iso3": "JOR", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "Arab League", "protection_score": 3, "risk_index": 85, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 1, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI initiatives via Digital Economy Ministry; no formal strategy)", "DP": "Draft (bill pending)", "ChildData": "No (general child protections only)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "None (regulator not operational)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (no criminalisation; no marriage equality)", "Promo": "Proposed/Unclear (morality restrictions in practice)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (SIM registration tied to national ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=JO; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/jordan/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/jordan/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/jordan/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Kazakhstan", "iso3": "KAZ", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "SCO", "protection_score": 6, "risk_index": 70, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 1, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (integrated into Digital Kazakhstan strategy)", "DP": "In force (Law on Personal Data and Protection, 2013)", "ChildData": "Partial (general laws; no COP framework)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (regulator under Ministry of Digital Development)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (decriminalised 1998; no partnerships)", "Promo": "Proposed/Unclear (anti-propaganda bills tabled)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (SIMs tied to biometric ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=KZ; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/kazakhstan/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/kazakhstan/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/kazakhstan/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Kenya", "iso3": "KEN", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "EAC", "protection_score": 8, "risk_index": 60, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (strategy in development; digital economy blueprint includes AI)", "DP": "In force (Data Protection Act, 2019)", "ChildData": "Partial (children’s data covered in DPA)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Moderate (ODPC semi-independent)", "DPIA": "Yes (required under DPA for high-risk processing)", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (Penal Code provisions)", "Promo": "Yes (morality restrictions applied)", "COP": "Partial (child online safety initiatives with ICT Authority)", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory biometric SIM registration via Huduma Namba)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=KE; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/kenya/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/kenya/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/kenya/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Kiribati", "iso3": "KIR", "region": "Oceania", "region_specific": "PIF", "protection_score": 0, "risk_index": 100, "completeness": 100, "documented": 7, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": null, "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (sodomy laws in force)", "Promo": "Yes (morality restrictions)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (SIM registration required)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=KI; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/kiribati/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/kiribati/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/kiribati/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Kuwait", "iso3": "KWT", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "GCC", "protection_score": 2, "risk_index": 90, "completeness": 100, "documented": 9, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 1, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (Vision 2035 programmes; no formal AI strategy)", "DP": "In force (Law No. 20 of 2014 on IT Crimes, limited protections)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (Penal Code Articles 193/198)", "Promo": "Yes (strict morality censorship)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (SIM registration with biometric ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=KW; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/kuwait/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/kuwait/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/kuwait/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Kyrgyzstan", "iso3": "KGZ", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "SCO", "protection_score": 6, "risk_index": 70, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 1, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (considered in digital agenda)", "DP": "In force (Law on Personal Data, 2017)", "ChildData": "Partial (general protections)", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (regulator under government)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (decriminalised 1998; 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no partnerships)", "Promo": "Yes (morality/public order laws)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (SIM registration tied to national ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=LA; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/lao-peoples-democratic-republic/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/lao-peoples-democratic-republic/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/lao-peoples-democratic-republic/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Latvia", "iso3": "LVA", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 17, "risk_index": 15, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (AI Strategy 2020; EU AI Act alignment)", "DP": "In force (GDPR + national law)", "ChildData": "Yes (GDPR COP + national frameworks)", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (Data State Inspectorate)", "DPIA": "Yes", "LGBTQ": "Legal (no criminalisation; constitutional ban on marriage equality)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes (EU Safer Internet Centre)", "SIM": "No (SIM requires ID; no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=LV; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/latvia/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/latvia/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/latvia/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Lebanon", "iso3": "LBN", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "Arab League", "protection_score": 3, "risk_index": 85, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI innovation under Digital Transformation Strategy)", "DP": "In force (E-Transactions and Data Protection Law No. 81/2018)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (regulator under Ministry of Economy and Trade)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (Penal Code Article 534)", "Promo": "Yes (morality/public decency laws)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (SIM tied to ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=LB; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/lebanon/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/lebanon/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/lebanon/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Liberia", "iso3": "LBR", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "ECOWAS", "protection_score": 0, "risk_index": 100, "completeness": 100, "documented": 7, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": null, "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (Penal Code Article 14.74)", "Promo": "Yes", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (mandatory SIM ID registration)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=LR; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/liberia/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/liberia/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/liberia/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Libya", "iso3": "LBY", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "AMU", "protection_score": 0, "risk_index": 100, "completeness": 100, "documented": 8, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "Draft (no comprehensive law)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (severe penalties)", "Promo": "Yes", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (biometric SIM registration required)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=LY; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/libya/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/libya/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/libya/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Liechtenstein", "iso3": "LIE", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "Council of Europe", "protection_score": 20, "risk_index": 0, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (cooperation with Switzerland; EU/EFTA alignment)", "DP": "In force (GDPR implemented)", "ChildData": "Yes (GDPR COP provisions)", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (Data Protection Office)", "DPIA": "Yes", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (since 2011)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes (EU Safer Internet participation)", "SIM": "No (SIM requires ID; no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=LI; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/liechtenstein/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/liechtenstein/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/liechtenstein/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Lithuania", "iso3": "LTU", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 16, "risk_index": 20, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 1, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (AI Strategy 2019)", "DP": "In force (GDPR + national law)", "ChildData": "Yes", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (State Data Protection Inspectorate)", "DPIA": "Yes", "LGBTQ": "Legal (no marriage equality; partnerships debated)", "Promo": "Proposed/Unclear (Law on Minors restricts LGBTQ content)", "COP": "Yes (EU Safer Internet Centre)", "SIM": "No" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=LT; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/lithuania/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/lithuania/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/lithuania/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Luxembourg", "iso3": "LUX", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 20, "risk_index": 0, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (AI Strategy 2019; EU AI Act alignment)", "DP": "In force (GDPR + national law)", "ChildData": "Yes", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (CNPD)", "DPIA": "Yes", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (since 2015)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes (EU Safer Internet Centre)", "SIM": "No" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=LU; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/luxembourg/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/luxembourg/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/luxembourg/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Malaysia", "iso3": "MYS", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "ASEAN", "protection_score": 6, "risk_index": 70, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (National AI Roadmap 2021–2025)", "DP": "In force (Personal Data Protection Act, 2010)", "ChildData": "Partial (no COP-specific law; 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https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/malaysia/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Maldives", "iso3": "MDV", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "SAARC", "protection_score": 3, "risk_index": 85, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI in digital transformation agenda; no standalone strategy)", "DP": "In force (Personal Data Protection Act, 2021)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (regulator within Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Technology)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (Sharia-based laws)", "Promo": "Yes", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (SIMs tied to biometric ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=MV; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/maldives/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/maldives/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/maldives/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Mali", "iso3": "MLI", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "ECOWAS", "protection_score": 3, "risk_index": 85, "completeness": 100, "documented": 9, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "In force (Law No. 2013-015 on Personal Data Protection)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Moderate (Malian DPA established)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (Penal Code provisions)", "Promo": "Yes", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (biometric SIM registration mandatory)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=ML; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/mali/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/mali/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/mali/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Malta", "iso3": "MLT", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 20, "risk_index": 0, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (AI in Malta Strategy, 2019)", "DP": "In force (GDPR + national law)", "ChildData": "Yes", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (Information and Data Protection Commissioner)", "DPIA": "Yes", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (full rights)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes (EU Safer Internet Centre)", "SIM": "No (SIM requires ID; no biometrics)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=MT; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/malta/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/malta/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/malta/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Marshall Islands", "iso3": "MHL", "region": "Oceania", "region_specific": "PIF", "protection_score": 3, "risk_index": 85, "completeness": 100, "documented": 7, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": null, "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (decriminalised; 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https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/mauritania/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/mauritania/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/mauritania/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Mexico", "iso3": "MEX", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "USMCA", "protection_score": 12, "risk_index": 40, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 1, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI policy proposals 2018; 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https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/mexico/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Micronesia (Federated States of)", "iso3": "FSM", "region": "Oceania", "region_specific": "PIF", "protection_score": 3, "risk_index": 85, "completeness": 100, "documented": 7, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": null, "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (decriminalised; no recognition)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (SIM tied to ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/micronesia-federated-states-of/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/micronesia-federated-states-of/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/micronesia-federated-states-of/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Monaco", "iso3": "MCO", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "Council of Europe", "protection_score": 20, "risk_index": 0, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (Digital Strategy 2019)", "DP": "In force (GDPR-aligned)", "ChildData": "Yes", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong/Independent (CCIN)", "DPIA": "Yes", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (since 2019)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes", "SIM": "No" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=MC; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/monaco/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/monaco/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/monaco/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Mongolia", "iso3": "MNG", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "SCO", "protection_score": 8, "risk_index": 60, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (Vision 2050; ICT strategies)", "DP": "In force (Law on Protection of Personal Data, 2021)", "ChildData": "Partial", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Moderate (new authority; 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candidate reforms)", "DP": "In force (GDPR-aligned Law on Personal Data Protection, 2018)", "ChildData": "Yes", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong (Agency for PDP and Free Access to Information)", "DPIA": "Yes", "LGBTQ": "Legal (partnerships recognised 2020; no marriage)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes (Safer Internet initiatives)", "SIM": "No" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=ME; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/montenegro/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/montenegro/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/montenegro/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Morocco", "iso3": "MAR", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "AMU", "protection_score": 3, "risk_index": 85, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (Digital Morocco 2020; no formal AI strategy)", "DP": "In force (Law No. 09-08 on Personal Data Protection)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (CNDP under government influence)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (Penal Code Article 489)", "Promo": "Yes", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (ID required; biometrics used)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=MA; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/morocco/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/morocco/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/morocco/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Myanmar", "iso3": "MMR", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "ASEAN", "protection_score": 0, "risk_index": 100, "completeness": 100, "documented": 7, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": null, "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (Penal Code Section 377)", "Promo": "Yes", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes (SIM registration tied to biometric ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=MM; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/myanmar/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/myanmar/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/myanmar/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Nauru", "iso3": "NRU", "region": "Oceania", "region_specific": "PIF", "protection_score": 3, "risk_index": 85, "completeness": 100, "documented": 7, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": null, "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (decriminalised 2016; no recognition)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=NR; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/nauru/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/nauru/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/nauru/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Nepal", "iso3": "NPL", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "SAARC", "protection_score": 6, "risk_index": 70, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI research initiatives; no formal strategy)", "DP": "Draft (Privacy and Data Protection Bill)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "None yet", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (third gender recognised; same-sex marriage SC ruling 2023)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Partial (child safety awareness programs)", "SIM": "Yes (SIM tied to biometric ID)" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=NP; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/nepal/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/nepal/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/nepal/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Netherlands", "iso3": "NLD", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 20, "risk_index": 0, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted (Dutch AI Strategy 2019; EU AI Act alignment)", "DP": "In force (GDPR + national law)", "ChildData": "Yes", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong (Dutch Data Protection Authority)", "DPIA": "Yes", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (since 2001)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes (EU Safer Internet Centre)", "SIM": "No" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=NL; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/netherlands/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/netherlands/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/netherlands/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "New Zealand", "iso3": "NZL", "region": "Oceania", "region_specific": "PIF", "protection_score": 15, "risk_index": 25, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 1, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early (AI Action Plan under Digital Strategy for Aotearoa)", "DP": "In force (Privacy Act 2020)", "ChildData": "Partial (privacy rules cover minors; no COP-specific law)", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong (Office of the Privacy Commissioner)", "DPIA": "Partial (risk assessments encouraged)", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage (since 2013)", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes (NetSafe initiatives)", "SIM": "No" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=NZ; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/new-zealand/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/new-zealand/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/new-zealand/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Nicaragua", "iso3": "NIC", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "SICA", "protection_score": 3, "risk_index": 85, "completeness": 100, "documented": 9, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "In force (Law No. 787 on Personal Data Protection, 2012)", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak (regulator under government control)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal (decriminalised 2008; no recognition)", "Promo": "Yes (censorship powers used)", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=NI; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/nicaragua/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/nicaragua/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/nicaragua/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Niger", "iso3": "NER", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "ECOWAS", "protection_score": 0, "risk_index": 100, "completeness": 100, "documented": 8, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "Draft — no comprehensive law", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised (Penal Code Art. 282)", "Promo": "Yes", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes — biometric SIM registration mandatory" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=NE; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/niger/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/niger/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/niger/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Nigeria", "iso3": "NGA", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "ECOWAS", "protection_score": 5, "risk_index": 75, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early — National AI Strategy in development (2023)", "DP": "In force — Nigeria Data Protection Act (2023)", "ChildData": "Partial", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Moderate — NDPB (2022) under Ministry", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised — Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act (2014)", "Promo": "Yes", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes — SIM-NIN biometric linkage mandatory" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=NG; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/nigeria/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "North Macedonia", "iso3": "MKD", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "Council of Europe", "protection_score": 16, "risk_index": 20, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early — National AI Strategy 2021", "DP": "In force — GDPR-aligned (2020)", "ChildData": "Yes", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong — Agency for PDP", "DPIA": "Yes", "LGBTQ": "Legal — partnerships pending, no marriage", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes — Safer Internet Centre", "SIM": "No" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=MK; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/north-macedonia/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/north-macedonia/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/north-macedonia/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Norway", "iso3": "NOR", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "Council of Europe", "protection_score": 20, "risk_index": 0, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted — National AI Strategy (2020)", "DP": "In force — GDPR + national law", "ChildData": "Yes", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong — Datatilsynet", "DPIA": "Yes", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage — full equality", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes", "SIM": "No" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=NO; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/norway/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/norway/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/norway/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Oman", "iso3": "OMN", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "GCC", "protection_score": 3, "risk_index": 85, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early — Vision 2040", "DP": "In force — PDPL 2022", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak — regulator under Ministry", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised", "Promo": "Yes", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=OM; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/oman/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/oman/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/oman/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Pakistan", "iso3": "PAK", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "SAARC", "protection_score": 1, "risk_index": 95, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early — AI Policy Framework 2021; 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https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "Palau", "iso3": "PLW", "region": "Oceania", "region_specific": "PIF", "protection_score": 3, "risk_index": 85, "completeness": 100, "documented": 7, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": null, "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal — decriminalised 2014, no recognition", "Promo": "No", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=PW; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/palau/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/palau/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/palau/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Panama", "iso3": "PAN", "region": "Americas", "region_specific": "SICA", "protection_score": 8, "risk_index": 60, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early — Digital Agenda Panama 4.0", "DP": "In force — Law 81 (2019)", "ChildData": "Partial", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Weak — regulator under Ministry", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal — decriminalised 2008, no marriage", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Partial", "SIM": "Yes — SIM tied to ID" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=PA; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; 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https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/singapore/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/singapore/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/singapore/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Slovakia", "iso3": "SVK", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 17, "risk_index": 15, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted — National AI Strategy (2019), EU AI Act alignment", "DP": "In force — GDPR", "ChildData": "Yes", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong — Office for Personal Data Protection", "DPIA": "Yes", "LGBTQ": "Legal — no marriage equality", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes — EU Safer Internet", "SIM": "No" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=SK; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/slovakia/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/slovakia/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/slovakia/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Slovenia", "iso3": "SVN", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "EU", "protection_score": 20, "risk_index": 0, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 2, "SOGI": 2, "DPA": 2, "DPIA": 2, "LGBTQ": 2, "Promo": 2, "COP": 2, "SIM": 2 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted — National AI Strategy (2020)", "DP": "In force — GDPR", "ChildData": "Yes", "SOGI": "Yes", "DPA": "Strong — IP-RS", "DPIA": "Yes", "LGBTQ": "Equality/Marriage — marriage equality since 2022", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Yes — EU Safer Internet", "SIM": "No" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=SI; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/slovenia/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/slovenia/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/slovenia/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Solomon Islands", "iso3": "SLB", "region": "Oceania", "region_specific": "PIF", "protection_score": 0, "risk_index": 100, "completeness": 100, "documented": 7, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": null, "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised", "Promo": "Yes", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=SB; 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https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://www.unicef.org/somalia/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/somalia/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/somalia/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "South Sudan", "iso3": "SSD", "region": "Africa", "region_specific": "IGAD", "protection_score": 0, "risk_index": 100, "completeness": 100, "documented": 7, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": null, "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised", "Promo": "Yes", "COP": "No", "SIM": "Yes" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=SS; 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https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/spain/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://gdpr-info.eu/art-35-gdpr/", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/spain/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/spain/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Sri Lanka", "iso3": "LKA", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "SAARC", "protection_score": 9, "risk_index": 55, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 1, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 2, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Draft/Early — AI in Digital Economy Strategy", "DP": "In force — Personal Data Protection Act 2022", "ChildData": "Partial", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Moderate — Data Protection Authority (new)", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal — sodomy law decriminalised by Supreme Court in 2023", "Promo": "No", "COP": "Partial", "SIM": "Yes — SIMs linked to ID, not biometrics" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://en.unesco.org/artificial-intelligence/observatory/policies?country=LK; https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/sri-lanka/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/sri-lanka/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/sri-lanka/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/; https://privacyinternational.org/learn/sim-card-registration" } }, { "country": "State of Palestine", "iso3": "PSE", "region": "Asia", "region_specific": "Arab League", "protection_score": 0, "risk_index": 100, "completeness": 100, "documented": 8, "scores": { "AI": 0, "DP": 0, "ChildData": 0, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 0, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 0, "Promo": 0, "COP": 0, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": null, "DP": "Draft — discussions ongoing, no enacted law", "ChildData": "No", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": null, "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Criminalised — Penal Code provisions enforced in Gaza; 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https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "UNCTAD Data Protection Tracker, accessed 2026-01-25", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; https://www.unicef.org/tunisia/", "SOGI": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "DPIA": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "LGBTQ": "https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/tunisia/; https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "Promo": "https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/", "COP": "https://www.unicef.org/tunisia/", "SIM": "https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/mobile-policy-handbook/consumer-protection/mandatory-registration-of-prepaid-sims/" } }, { "country": "Türkiye", "iso3": "TUR", "region": "Europe", "region_specific": "Council of Europe", "protection_score": 8, "risk_index": 60, "completeness": 100, "documented": 10, "scores": { "AI": 2, "DP": 2, "ChildData": 1, "SOGI": 0, "DPA": 1, "DPIA": 0, "LGBTQ": 1, "Promo": 0, "COP": 1, "SIM": 0 }, "text": { "AI": "Adopted — National AI Strategy 2021–2025", "DP": "In force — Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (2016)", "ChildData": "Partial", "SOGI": "No", "DPA": "Moderate — KVKK under Parliament", "DPIA": "No", "LGBTQ": "Legal — no criminalisation, but no recognition", "Promo": "Yes — bans on LGBTQ “propaganda” events", "COP": "Partial", "SIM": "Yes — SIMs linked to ID" }, "sources": { "AI": "https://www.unesco.org/ethics-ai/en/global-hub", "DP": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide", "ChildData": "https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide; 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