Data Protection in Iran

Data protection laws in Iran

This content was last reviewed in 2019 and may not reflect recent legislative updates.

Iran has not enacted comprehensive data protection legislation. However, several laws and regulations incorporate data protection provisions. 

These include: 

  • Sharia law principles
  • The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran
  • Draft of the Bill on Protection of Data and Privacy in the Cyber Space 2018
  • Charter of Citizen’s Rights 2016
  • Cyber Crime Act 2011
  • The Law Concerning Protection of Consumers Rights 2010
  • The Law on Publishing and Access to Data 2010
  • Stock Market Law 2006
  • Electronic Commerce Law (ECL 2004)
  • The Law on Facilitation of Competition and Prevention of Monopoly 2004
  • The Law on respect for Legitimate Rights and Citizen Rights 2004
  • The Law on Establishment of the Ministry of Justice Official Experts 2003
  • Press Law 2001
  • Criminal Code 1997
  • Bylaw Concerning Official Translators 1996
  • Criminal Procedures Code 1994
  • Direct Taxation Act as amended 1988
  • The Law on Statistic Centre of Iran1976
  • Civil Liability Code 1960
  • The Law on Establishment of Notary Public Offices 1937
  • Iranian Bar Association Law 1936

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