CevroAlgeria: Law 18-07 on Personal Data Protection (2018) and what it requires
Law 18-07 on Personal Data Protection (2018): a law that is enacted or being phased in, with enforcement practice still maturing. Overseen by National Authority for Personal Data Protection.
Key requirements at a glance
| Registration with the regulator | Required |
|---|---|
| Data protection officer | Not required |
| Breach notification | No fixed hourly deadline in our reference |
| Cross-border transfer restrictions | Required |
| Data localization | Not required |
Penalties and enforcement
Administrative and criminal penalties under the Law.
What to know in practice
Recent amendments have strengthened consent and cross-border obligations.
How Cevro helps
- Maps Law 18-07 on Personal Data Protection (2018) to the rest of your compliance program, so evidence collected for SOC 2 or ISO 27001 also counts here where it overlaps.
- Gives every failing control a specific fix and a way to re-check it.
Frequently asked questions
Who regulates data protection in Algeria?
National Authority for Personal Data Protection oversees Law 18-07 on Personal Data Protection (2018).
Is breach notification mandatory under Law 18-07 on Personal Data Protection (2018)?
Our reference does not record a fixed hourly deadline for Law 18-07 on Personal Data Protection (2018). Check the statute and National Authority for Personal Data Protection guidance for the notification timing that applies to you.
Does Algeria restrict cross-border data transfers?
Yes. Moving personal data out of Algeria is restricted, so confirm a lawful transfer basis before data leaves the jurisdiction.
Do you need a data protection officer under Law 18-07 on Personal Data Protection (2018)?
It is not a general requirement in our reference, though naming an accountable person is still good practice.
What are the penalties for non-compliance in Algeria?
Administrative and criminal penalties under the Law.