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  "title": "Chad ARCEP Framework - AU Malabo Convention and Constitutional Privacy Obligations",
  "domain": "Cybersecurity",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "last_updated": "2026-04-27",
  "bluf": "The Republic of Chad has established the Autorité de Régulation des Communications Electroniques et des Postes (ARCEP) as the national regulatory authority for electronic communications, digital services, and postal services in Chad. The Constitution of the Republic of Chad establishes fundamental rights including the right to privacy of individual and family life, inviolability of correspondence and private communications, and freedom from arbitrary interference. As a member state of the African Union, Chad is subject to the African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection (Malabo Convention, 2014), which constitutes the primary regional standard for personal data protection applicable in Chad. Chad does not have a standalone comprehensive personal data protection law. ARCEP's regulatory framework establishes obligations for licensed electronic communications operators regarding the protection of subscriber personal data, confidentiality of communications, and security of telecommunications networks. Organisations operating digital services and processing personal data in Chad must respect constitutional privacy rights, comply with ARCEP's subscriber data protection requirements, and implement personal data processing practices consistent with AU Malabo Convention principles. ARCEP has authority to investigate complaints against licensed operators and enforce compliance with telecommunications regulatory obligations.",
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    "iso-27001-2022",
    "iso-27701-privacy-information-management"
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}