Samir Bourhil, the President of Algeria’s National Authority for the Protection of Personal Data, affirmed Algeria’s commitment to strengthening its digital sovereignty through the National Digital Transformation Strategy outlined by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
Speaking at the first national forum on “State Digital Sovereignty: Policies and Comparative Experiences,” organized by the Faculty of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Algiers 3, Bourhil emphasized Algeria’s recognition of the paramount importance of digital sovereignty. He highlighted the nation’s efforts to bolster it through the National Digital Transformation Strategy, with the goal of building a comprehensive digital economy, improving public services, and enhancing digital integration while safeguarding and securing personal data.
Regarding legislative measures, Bourhil pointed out that the Algerian legislature has enshrined the state’s control over its digital sphere, reinforcing its sovereignty and ensuring the privacy and dignity of its citizens and residents. He cited Law 07-18, which pertains to the protection of natural persons in the processing of personal data, as a constitutional mechanism for establishing the legal framework governing data processing in the country and addressing the repercussions of the rapid evolution of information and communication technologies on private life, individual freedoms, honor, and reputation.
Bourhil underscored President Tebboune’s special emphasis on protecting natural persons in the processing of personal data through mechanisms aimed at promoting and developing human rights and adapting care methods to technological advancements.
Algeria has endeavored to keep pace with technological advancements in media and communication by amending and enacting legislation aimed at strengthening digital sovereignty. This includes laws such as the Electronic Communications Law, the Personal Data Protection Law, and the Cybercrime Law.
On the Arab level, Algeria has taken the initiative to propose the preparation of an Arab agreement on the protection of personal data. Bourhil noted that the Arab Justice Ministers Council has endorsed this proposal.
Algeria’s proactive approach to digital sovereignty reflects its commitment to harnessing digital technologies for the benefit of its citizens while safeguarding their rights and privacy in an increasingly interconnected world.
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