Data Protection in Iran

Data protection laws in Iran

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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