Data protection in Angola
Data protection in Angola is governed by a data-protection law (Lei n.º 22/11) administered by APD. If you process personal information about customers, staff or suppliers — which is almost every business — you must handle it lawfully and for a clear purpose, keep it secure, and appoint an information officer where the law requires one.
What to do
- 1 Process personal data lawfully and for a clear purpose.
- 2 Get consent where required and keep data secure.
- 3 Appoint an information officer / register where the law requires.
Frequently asked questions
Which data-protection law applies in Angola?
Data protection in Angola is governed by a data-protection law (Lei n.º 22/11) administered by APD.
More on Angola
- Register a company — Angola
- Company tax — Angola
- VAT / sales tax — Angola
- Hiring staff — Angola
- Start a business — Angola
- Tax clearance — Angola
- Empowerment / B-BBEE — Angola
- Licences & permits — Angola
- Payroll & employee tax — Angola
- Importing & customs — Angola
- Annual returns — Angola
- Full Angola compliance guide
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Reviewed June 2026 from official sources. General information only — confirm with AGT (Administração Geral Tributária) or a registered professional.