The Commission Nationale de Contrôle de la Protection des Données à Caractère Personnel (CNDP) was created by Act no. 09-08 of February 18, 2009 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data. It is responsible for verifying that the processing of personal data is lawful and legal, and that it does not infringe on privacy or fundamental human rights and freedoms. The Commission is made up of personalities known for their impartiality, moral probity and competence in the legal, judicial and IT fields.
